Description

2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzamide is a high-purity, fluorinated aromatic amide building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which combines a halogenated benzene ring with a trifluoromethyl group and an amide functionality, enabling precise modifications in complex molecule development. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials where fluorinated aromatic units are required.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for use in client-specific, multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzamide
CAS No.	39959-94-9
Molecular Formula	C8H5ClF3NO
Molecular Weight	223.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide; 3-Trifluoromethyl-2-chlorobenzamide; 2-Chloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluamide; Benzamide, 2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 39959-94-9; 2-Chloro-3-trifluoromethylbenzamide; m-Toluamide, 2-chloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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