Description

Dichloroacetyl Fluoride is a highly reactive acyl fluoride building block, essential for introducing the dichloroacetyl group into complex molecular architectures. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key fluorinating and acylating agent in advanced organic synthesis, enabling efficient production of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound is particularly critical for R&D and production chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and specialty agrochemical sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key fluorinating and acylating reagent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing fluorinated or dichloroacetyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloroacetyl group enhances biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating complex molecules in research and development laboratories.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An important reagent for studying new fluorination methodologies and developing novel organofluorine compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce reactive sites or specific functional groups into polymer chains for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloroacetyl Fluoride
CAS No.	359-31-9
Molecular Formula	C2HCl2FO
Molecular Weight	130.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloroacetyl fluoride; 2,2-Dichloroacetyl fluoride; Dichloroethanoyl fluoride; Fluorodichloroacetyl; α,α-Dichloroacetyl fluoride; NSC 5111; Dichloroacetyl fluoride (DCACF)
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Quality Control

Our Dichloroacetyl Fluoride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.