Description

2,3,4-Trifluorochlorobenzene is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique combination of halogen substituents, which enables precise molecular tuning in the development of complex organic molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific chemical resistance, thermal stability, or low surface energy properties.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and semiconductors in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The chlorine atom provides an excellent handle for versatile palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluorochlorobenzene
CAS No.	36556-42-0
Molecular Formula	C6H2ClF3
Molecular Weight	166.53 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-1-chlorobenzene; 2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl chloride; Chloro-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-2,3,4-trifluoro-; 2,3,4-Trifluorochlorobenzol
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trifluorochlorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 organic solvents. 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	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~155-160 °C

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