Description

3,4,5-Trichlorobenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant industrial importance. Its unique structure, combining chlorine and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to develop products with enhanced properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl and chlorine groups contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a critical fluorinated building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, where its structure helps fine-tune electronic properties and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to introduce fluorine into polymers, enhancing their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments that require halogenated aromatic cores for color fastness and specific spectral characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions for introducing the 3,4,5-trichlorotrifluoromethylphenyl moiety into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,5-Trichlorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	50594-82-6
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl3F3
Molecular Weight	265.44 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3-Trichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,2,3-trichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3,4,5-Trichloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3,4,5-Trichlorobenzylidyne trifluoride; 3,4,5-Trichloro(trifluoromethyl)benzene; TCTF (abbreviation); α,α,α-Trifluoro-3,4,5-trichlorotoluene
EINECS	256-634-8

Quality Control

Our 3,4,5-Trichlorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	1.65 - 1.68 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.495 - 1.505

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