Description

1,4-Dichloro-2,5-Bis-Trifluoromethyl-Benzene is a high-value, multi-functional fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and physical properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, influencing dielectric anisotropy and electron transport properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to introduce functionalized aryl groups into complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dichloro-2,5-Bis-Trifluoromethyl-Benzene
CAS No.	320-55-8
Molecular Formula	C8H2Cl2F6
Molecular Weight	283.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichloro-1,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 1,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,5-dichlorobenzene; Benzene, 1,4-dichloro-2,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,5-Dichloro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-p-xylene; p-Xylene, 2,5-dichloro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-; 320-55-8; DCTFB
EINECS	206-276-8

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our fluorinated intermediates. Production follows cGMP principles where applicable, and every batch is analyzed to ensure it meets exacting purity standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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