Description

4-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce both nitro and trifluoromethyl functional groups. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a nitro-aromatic or trifluoromethylated pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and CF3 groups enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties for advanced materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex nitro- and fluorine-containing dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	98187-15-6
Molecular Formula	C8H3ClF3NO3
Molecular Weight	253.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-nitrobenzoyl chloride; 4-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-toluoyl chloride; 4-Nitro-2-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride; 4-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid chloride; 98187-15-6; Benzoyl chloride, 4-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; o-Trifluoromethyl-p-nitrobenzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 4-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our standard grade meets typical research and industrial synthesis requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and sources of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.