Description

3-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoylchloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the 3-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for enhanced bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating specialized aromatic cores in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing high-performance polymers with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Peptide Coupling Reagent: Acts as a coupling agent in peptide synthesis to form amide bonds under mild conditions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing complex azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Research: Essential reagent for research organizations and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) engaged in custom molecule synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Used in academic and industrial labs for developing novel organic frameworks and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoylchloride
CAS No.	1261571-92-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	238.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 3-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluoyl chloride; 3-Methoxy-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1261571-92-9 (CAS); m-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluoyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoylchloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and all materials are fully characterized. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Isolate from incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Density	~1.4 g/cm³

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