Description

4-Chloro-2,5-Difluorotoluene, 98% is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty materials who require reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those containing difluoromethyl and chloro-substituted aromatic rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to introduce functionalized toluene derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2,5-Difluorotoluene, 98%
CAS No.	879093-04-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF2
Molecular Weight	162.56 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-methyl-2,5-difluorobenzene; 2,5-Difluoro-4-chlorotoluene; Toluene, 4-chloro-2,5-difluoro-; 4-Chloro-2,5-difluoromethylbenzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-4-methyl-2,5-difluoro-; 879093-04-6; 4-Chloro-2,5-difluoro-1-methylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2,5-Difluorotoluene, 98% is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

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 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.3 g/mL

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