Description

3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic acid chloride intermediate. This compound is critical for introducing the benzoyl moiety with specific halogen and trifluoromethyl substitutions into target molecules, enabling precise control over electronic and steric properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of advanced active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer chains to alter thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation and amide coupling reactions in complex molecule construction.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating specialized colorants with improved lightfastness and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1706458-07-2
Molecular Formula	C8H2Cl3F3O
Molecular Weight	277.45 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 3,4-Dichloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3,4-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3,4-dichlorobenzoyl chloride; 3,4-Dichloro-5-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride; m-Toluoyl chloride, 3,4-dichloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro- (3,4-Dichloro-5-trifluoromethylphenyl)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthesis. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and we support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks for target industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry inert atmosphere due to moisture sensitivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
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.