Description

2,3-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride intermediate. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules containing a substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-fluorophenyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or functional agents for advanced polymers and functional materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital reagent for fine chemical companies offering bespoke synthesis services to the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	886497-44-5
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl3FO
Molecular Weight	227.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-6-fluorobenzoic acid chloride; 2,3-Dichloro-6-fluorobenzoyl chloride; 6-Fluoro-2,3-dichlorobenzoyl chloride; Benzoic acid, 2,3-dichloro-6-fluoro-, chloride; 886497-44-5
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and all material is released only after passing rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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