Description

4-Fluorobenzal Chloride is a key fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive benzyl chloride and fluorine substituents, enabling precise molecular construction in demanding applications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced fluorinated pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Functional Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated to introduce fluorine and reactive sites into polymers for enhanced performance properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution and further functionalization reactions in R&D laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialized fluorinated colorants and imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorobenzal Chloride
CAS No.	456-19-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF
Molecular Weight	158.56 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Dichloro-4-fluorotoluene; 4-Fluorobenzylidene Chloride; (Dichloromethyl)-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluorobenzal Dichloride; 1-(Dichloromethyl)-4-fluorobenzene; p-Fluorobenzal Chloride; 4-Fluorophenyl Dichloromethane
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorobenzal Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

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