Description

Ethyl 3-Chloro-2-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple halogen and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in medicinal chemistry research for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system and metabolic diseases.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display and lighting technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes to introduce the benzoate ester moiety into more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Chloro-2-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	773135-53-8
Molecular Formula	C10H7ClF4O2
Molecular Weight	270.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Chloro-2-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-, ethyl ester; 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-chloro-2-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluate
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethyl 3-Chloro-2-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR, IR) to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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 controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0% (Typical 98.0-99.5%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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