Description

3-Ethoxy-4-{[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl]Oxy}Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive benzoyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for enhanced biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing novel liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the benzoyl moiety and constructing complex ether and ester linkages in fine chemical production.
• Research & Development: Critical for medicinal chemistry programs in academic and industrial R&D labs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxy-4-{[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl]Oxy}Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1160260-50-3
Molecular Formula	C17H14ClF3O3
Molecular Weight	358.74 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-3-ethoxybenzoyl chloride; 3-Ethoxy-4-[(3-trifluoromethylbenzyl)oxy]benzoyl chloride; 1-[3-Ethoxy-4-[[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methoxy]phenyl]methanone chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-ethoxy-4-[[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methoxy]-; 1160260-50-3; 3-Ethoxy-4-(3-trifluoromethylbenzyloxy)benzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ethoxy-4-{[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl]Oxy}Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as an acid chloride, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.