Description

3-Fluoro-2,2',3',5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl is a specialized polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) derivative, distinguished by its specific fluorination and chlorination pattern. This compound is of significant value as a high-purity reference standard and a critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis and environmental analysis. It is primarily required by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in environmental toxicology studies, method development, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (GC-MS, HPLC) in environmental testing for PCB congeners.
• Environmental Research: Serves as a key material in studies investigating the fate, transport, and toxicological profile of halogenated aromatic compounds in ecosystems.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block for the preparation of more complex fluorinated and chlorinated biphenyl derivatives for material science and pharmaceutical research.
• Method Development: Employed by testing laboratories to develop and optimize new analytical protocols for detecting trace-level persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Used in quality control and assurance programs to test for PCB contamination in accordance with global environmental regulations (e.g., Stockholm Convention).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2,2',3',5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl
CAS No.	876009-95-9
Molecular Formula	C12H5Cl4F
Molecular Weight	323.98 g/mol
Synonyms	PCB 112-F; 1-Fluoro-2,3,4,6-tetrachlorobiphenyl; 2,2',3',5'-Tetrachloro-3-fluorobiphenyl; 3-Fluorotetrachlorobiphenyl; Biphenyl, 3-fluoro-2,2',3',5'-tetrachloro-; 3-F-PCB 112
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2,2',3',5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical verification using techniques including GC-MS and HPLC to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request, supporting your compliance and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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