Description

Trichloroacetyl Fluoride is a highly reactive acyl halide compound, primarily valued as a versatile fluorinating and acylating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to introduce the trichloroacetyl group or fluorine atom into target molecules, enabling the production of complex intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key building block for introducing fluorinated and trichloroacetyl motifs into drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides that require specific fluorinated chemical structures.
• Organic Fluorination Reactions: Serves as a potent fluorinating agent in laboratory and industrial-scale organic synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A crucial reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel fluorinated compounds in R&D settings.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex, high-performance colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloroacetyl Fluoride
CAS No.	354-13-2
Molecular Formula	C2Cl3FO
Molecular Weight	181.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoroacetyl Chloride (common misnomer); Trichloroacetyl Fluoride; Fluorotrichloroacetaldehyde; Carbonochloridoyl Fluoride, Trichloro-; Trichloroacetic Acid Fluoride; TCAC-F; 354-13-2; Trichloroacetyl fluoride
EINECS	206-557-0

Quality Control

Our Trichloroacetyl Fluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of GMP and ISO standards where applicable, supporting our commitment to supply reliability for critical B2B applications.

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 bases, alcohols, and amines. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Trichloroacetic Acid (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Other Impurities (GC)	≤ 0.5% (each)

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