Description

2,3,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive fluorinated aromatic acid chloride. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of a trifluorobenzoyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a trifluoromethylphenyl group for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials, including polyamides and polyesters with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for acylation reactions in research laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel organic electronic materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	240800-48-0
Molecular Formula	C7H2ClF3O
Molecular Weight	194.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,3,5-trifluoro-; 2,3,5-Trifluorobenzoyl chloride; α,2,3-Trifluorobenzoyl chloride; 2,3,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water and strong bases. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/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.