Description

Chlorofluoroacetic Acid is a versatile fluorinated organic acid building block, essential for introducing both chlorine and fluorine substituents into target molecules. Its unique bifunctional halogenated structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel fluorinated drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Precursor for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other specialty materials requiring specific electronic or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an electrophile or a carboxylic acid derivative in various fluorination and functionalization reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in the study of enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways as a substrate analog or inhibitor.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorofluoroacetic Acid
CAS No.	471-44-3
Molecular Formula	C2H2ClFO2
Molecular Weight	112.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-2-fluoroacetic Acid; Chlorofluoroethanoic Acid; Monochlorofluoroacetic Acid; α-Chloro-α-fluoroacetic Acid; CFA; 2-Fluoro-2-chloroacetic Acid; Fluoro(chloro)acetic Acid
EINECS	207-432-4

Quality Control

Our Chlorofluoroacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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