Description

Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)- (9Ci) is a high-value, multi-fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a benzoyl fluoride and a trifluoromethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecules, thereby modulating their physical, chemical, and biological properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability, bioavailability, and lipophilicity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine substitution improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, enhancing their dielectric anisotropy and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique properties such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel fluorinated compounds with applications in sensors, coatings, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	67515-54-2
Molecular Formula	C8H3F4O
Molecular Weight	192.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl Fluoride; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-fluorobenzoyl Fluoride; 4-Fluoro-alpha,alpha,alpha,3-tetramethylbenzoyl Fluoride; 4-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzoyl Fluoride; Benzoyl fluoride, 4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 67515-54-2; 4-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzoyl fluoride
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)- (9Ci) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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