Description

3-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block characterized by its trifluoromethyl, chloro, and nitro substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique electronic properties are leveraged. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new compounds with targeted functionalities.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides and pesticides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic core.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its nitro and chloro functional groups.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex aromatic systems via nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	402-11-9
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClF3NO2
Molecular Weight	225.55 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Chloro-4-nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2-Nitro-5-chlorobenzotrifluoride; 5-Chloro-2-nitrobenzotrifluoride; 4-Nitro-3-chlorobenzotrifluoride; Benzene, 1-chloro-2-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; NSC 404071
EINECS	206-937-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.