Description

4-Bromo-2,6-Difluorobenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 4-bromo-2,6-difluorobenzoyl moiety, a versatile functional group for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring halogenated benzoyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro and bromo substituents modulate biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating specialized aromatic cores in electronic and display materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing high-performance polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic substitution reactions to form amides, esters, and ketones.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental material for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,6-Difluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	497181-19-8
Molecular Formula	C7H2BrClF2O
Molecular Weight	255.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-4-bromobenzoyl chloride; 4-Bromo-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2,6-difluoro-, chloride; 497181-19-8; 4-Bromo-2,6-difluorobenzoyl chloride; p-Bromo-2,6-difluorobenzoyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,6-Difluorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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