Description

6-Chloro-2,3-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional fluorinated aromatic building block. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents on a difluorinated benzoic acid core, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate sophisticated fluorine chemistry into their molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor for the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology, CNS, and anti-infective drug candidates.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories to develop new fluorination methodologies and catalytic processes.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the production of advanced colorants and functional dyes with enhanced performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-2,3-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	773869-48-0
Molecular Formula	C8H2ClF5O2
Molecular Weight	260.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-6-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-chloro-2,3-difluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 6-chloro-2,3-difluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 6-Chloro-2,3-difluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-2,3-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (High Purity Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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