Description

4-Methoxy-3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride, 97% is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of methoxy, methyl, and trifluoromethyl substituents, which impart specific electronic and steric properties to target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group often enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating specialized aromatic cores in electronic and display materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers and resins with specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation, amide coupling, and esterification reactions to introduce the substituted benzoyl group.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemists and material scientists exploring new chemical entities and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Methoxy-3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride, 97%
CAS No.	1431329-64-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	252.62 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 3-Methyl-4-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylbenzoyl chloride; 4-Methoxy-3-methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-6-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride (alternative numbering); Benzoyl chloride, 4-methoxy-3-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride, 97% is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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