Description

3-Chloro-5-Fluorotoluene is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and fluorine substituents on the toluene ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing specific reactivity and properties into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers working in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the halogen atoms contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce halogenated phenyl groups into polymer chains, altering thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis & R&D: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to create complex molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized halogenated dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-5-Fluorotoluene
CAS No.	93857-90-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClF
Molecular Weight	144.57 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-3-fluoro-5-methylbenzene; 3-Chloro-5-fluoromethylbenzene; 5-Chloro-3-fluorotoluene; Toluene, 3-chloro-5-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-5-chlorotoluene; 3-Chloro-5-fluoro-1-methylbenzene; 3-Fluoro-5-methylchlorobenzene; m-Chloro-m-fluorotoluene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-5-Fluorotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.20 g/mL

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