Description

2,6-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzotrifluoride is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both halogen and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and chlorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to create complex fluorinated architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	1807179-76-5
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl2F4
Molecular Weight	236.99 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloro-5-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,6-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-fluorotoluene; 4-Fluoro-2,6-dichlorobenzotrifluoride; Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-5-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dichloro-5-fluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
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.