Description

2-Methoxy-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the methoxy and trifluoromethyl substituents, which impart specific electronic and steric properties to target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent to introduce aromatic ester and fluorinated groups into polymer backbones, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other coupling reactions to introduce the 2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl moiety into complex molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments requiring fluorinated aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	64507-07-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	238.59 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-5-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-4-methylbenzoyl chloride; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluyl chloride; p-(Trifluoromethyl)-o-methoxybenzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every 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 at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Isolate from incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.