Description

Benzoic Acid, 5-Chloro-2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)- is a high-value, multi-halogenated benzoic acid derivative designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel active ingredients in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors, where its unique substitution pattern enables precise molecular tuning. Industrial researchers and process chemists require this material for creating next-generation crop protection agents, specialty polymers, and complex pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for enhanced bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas requiring fluorinated motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced functional molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce halogenated benzoate units into polymer chains, altering material properties like thermal stability, solubility, and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and for introducing specific functional groups in complex multi-step synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 5-Chloro-2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)-
CAS No.	1807210-92-9
Molecular Formula	C8H3ClF4O2
Molecular Weight	242.56 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-5-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluic acid; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-5-chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1807210-92-9; 5-Chloro-2-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzoic Acid, 5-Chloro-2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's sensitivity to moisture (hygroscopic nature).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.