Description

2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a highly reactive and versatile aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of chlorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, which enables the precise introduction of functionalized benzoic acid motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers for advanced materials with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital reagent for fine chemical and custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	850156-39-7
Molecular Formula	C8H3Cl2F3O
Molecular Weight	243.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 3-Trifluoromethyl-2-chlorobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Chloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluoyl chloride; 850156-39-7; 2-Chloro-3-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride; m-Toluoyl chloride, 2-chloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.