Description

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoyl Fluoride is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its trifluoromethoxy and benzoyl fluoride functional groups, which enable the precise introduction of fluorinated motifs into target molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring trifluoromethoxy-phenyl pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine into polymers, improving their chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic acyl substitutions, and as a precursor to other functionalized benzoyl derivatives.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of novel fluorinated organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoyl Fluoride
CAS No.	658-90-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	208.11 g/mol
Synonyms	m-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl Fluoride; 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid fluoride; α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-anisoyl fluoride; Benzoyl fluoride, 3-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 3-Trifluoromethoxybenzoyl fluoride; m-Trifluoromethoxybenzoyl fluoride
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoyl Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete batch-specific data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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