Description

2-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)quinoxaline is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its quinoxaline core substituted with chloro and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound is prized for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique electronic and steric properties are leveraged. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced biological activity or material properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group often enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for constructing quinoxaline-based scaffolds in drug discovery programs targeting various diseases.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or light-emitting compounds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing specialized nitrogen-containing ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic dyes and functional pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)quinoxaline
CAS No.	41213-32-5
Molecular Formula	C9H4ClF3N2
Molecular Weight	232.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)quinoxaline; 6-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)quinoxaline; Quinoxaline, 2-chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Chloro-6-trifluoromethylquinoxaline; CTFQ
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)quinoxaline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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 strong bases and reducing agents.

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.