Description

2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative. This compound is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce the 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl moiety into target molecules. It is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors who require high-purity intermediates for constructing complex active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, contributing to the molecular framework of dyes and charge-transport layers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for introducing specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Peptide Coupling Reagent: Facilitates amide bond formation in peptide synthesis and other coupling reactions in complex molecule assembly.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	886500-20-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClF3O3
Molecular Weight	254.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid chloride; 2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisoyl chloride; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-o-anisoyl chloride; 2-Methoxy-4-trifluoromethoxybenzoyl chloride; 886500-20-5; Benzoyl chloride, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). 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 decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.