Description

3,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride, 98 is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, where its trifluoromethyl and chloro substituents impart unique physicochemical properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, crop protection, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to introduce fluorine motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity enhancement provided by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the construction of drug candidates, where the 3,5-dichloro substitution pattern and fluorine atoms can improve metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to enhance chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations for constructing complex biaryl structures.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Additive Production: Used in the manufacture of surface-active agents and performance additives for coatings and lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride, 98
CAS No.	54773-20-5
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2F3
Molecular Weight	215.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,5-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3,5-Dichlorobenzylidyne trifluoride; 3,5-Dichloro(trifluoromethyl)benzene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-3,5-dichlorotoluene; (3,5-Dichlorophenyl)trifluoromethane; Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride, 98 undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Every batch is verified against stringent in-house specifications to guarantee purity, identity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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