Description

3-Fluorobenzal Chloride is a versatile and reactive aromatic building block, essential for introducing the 3-fluorobenzyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. Its primary value lies in its dual reactive sites, making it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical compounds, agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer modifiers.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental reagent for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorobenzal Chloride
CAS No.	402-64-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2F
Molecular Weight	179.02 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Dichloro-3-fluorotoluene; 3-Fluorobenzylidene Chloride; (Dichloromethyl)-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluorobenzal Dichloride; 1-(Dichloromethyl)-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluorophenyl Dichloromethane; m-Fluorobenzal Chloride
EINECS	206-947-5

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Fluorobenzal Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.36 g/cm³

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