Description

3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and chlorine substituents on a trifluoromethylated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce halogen and fluorine functionalities into polymer chains, altering properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	928783-85-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrClF3
Molecular Weight	259.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Chloro-5-bromobenzotrifluoride; 5-Bromo-3-chlorobenzotrifluoride; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; BCFBT
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. 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 needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.