Description

Trichloroacetyl Chloride CAS NO 76-02-8 is a highly reactive acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the trichloroacetyl functional group, a key intermediate for manufacturing agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the fine chemical, crop protection, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or advanced materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various drug intermediates.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a reagent in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a modifying agent or cross-linking intermediate in specialty polymer production.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for introducing the trichloromethyl carbonyl group in novel compound libraries.
• Organic Synthesis: Fundamental reagent for acylation reactions, including the preparation of acid chlorides, amides, and esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloroacetyl Chloride
CAS No.	76-02-8
Molecular Formula	C2Cl4O
Molecular Weight	181.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloroacetic Acid Chloride; Trichloroacetyl Chloride; Perchloroacetyl Chloride; TCAC; Trichloroethanoyl Chloride; 2,2,2-Trichloroacetyl Chloride; Trichloroacetic Chloride; Acetyl Chloride, 2,2,2-trichloro-
EINECS	200-926-7

Quality Control

Our Trichloroacetyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines. Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.62 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~118°C

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