Description

3-Chloro-2-Fluorotoluene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and fluorine substituents on the toluene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chloro-fluoro substitution pattern enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific chemical resistance and thermal properties to specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to construct complex, multi-substituted aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Fluorotoluene
CAS No.	85089-31-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClF
Molecular Weight	144.57 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-fluoro-3-methylbenzene; 2-Fluoro-3-chlorotoluene; 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-1-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-2-fluorochlorobenzene; Toluene, 3-chloro-2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoro-3-chloro-1-methylbenzene; 3-Chloro-2-fluoromethylbenzene; 85089-31-2
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Fluorotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.25 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~185-190 °C

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