Description

2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the trifluoromethyl group, which imparts unique electronic and lipophilic properties to target molecules, enhancing their metabolic stability and bioavailability. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a lipophilic trifluoromethyl-substituted aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the CF3 group improves compound efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorine-containing liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the production of specialty polymers with tailored surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl group into various molecular scaffolds via amidation or esterification reactions.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing novel organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	261952-07-2
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClF3O
Molecular Weight	222.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-o-toluoyl chloride; 2-Methyl-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluoyl chloride; o-Methyl-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluoyl chloride; 2-Methyl-3-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Trifluoromethyl-2-methylbenzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
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.