Description

2,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the synergistic reactivity of the chlorine substituents and the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group, enabling precise functionalization. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-trifluoromethyl motif enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving dielectric anisotropy and performance.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy into high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated colorants with enhanced lightfastness and chemical durability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	320-50-3
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2F3
Molecular Weight	215.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,5-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2,5-Dichloro(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,4-dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,5-dichlorotoluene; 2,5-Dichlorobenzyltrifluoride; DCBTF
EINECS	206-277-6

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.50 - 1.55 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.