Description

1,3-Dichloro-2,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is critical for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the CF3 group enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorine-containing compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to improve chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of complex ligands for catalysis in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Research: Acts as a starting material for novel surfactants with unique surface tension properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichloro-2,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene
CAS No.	1221272-88-3
Molecular Formula	C8H2Cl2F6
Molecular Weight	282.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dichlorobenzene; 1,3-Dichloro-2,4-di(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,4-Di(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dichlorobenzene; 1,3-Dichloro-2,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 1,3-Dichloro-2,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3-Dichloro-2,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized using GC, HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment, and we support customer audits and regulatory documentation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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