Description

3'-Fluoro-2,4,4'-Trichlorobiphenyl is a specialized halogenated biphenyl compound of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique molecular structure, which serves as a critical building block for synthesizing more complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated biphenyl scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the specific halogen pattern can influence biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials, where its structure can modify thermal and electronic properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in environmental testing and regulatory laboratories for the identification and quantification of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) analogs and related compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic core for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	3'-Fluoro-2,4,4'-Trichlorobiphenyl
CAS No.	863314-89-0
Molecular Formula	C12H6Cl3F
Molecular Weight	275.53 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,4'-Trichloro-3'-fluorobiphenyl; 1-Fluoro-3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-chlorobenzene; 3'-Fluoro-2,4,4'-trichloro-1,1'-biphenyl; PCB 30-fluoro analog; Fluorinated PCB derivative; Biphenyl, 3'-fluoro-2,4,4'-trichloro-; 2,4,4'-Trichloro-3'-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3'-Fluoro-2,4,4'-Trichlorobiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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