Description

2,3-Dichloro-4-Fluorophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine and chlorine atoms contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced flame retardancy, chemical resistance, or specific surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a standard or custom reagent for exploring new coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex, halogenated dyes and pigments that require high lightfastness and color stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-4-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	934180-45-7
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2FO
Molecular Weight	180.99 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2,3-dichlorophenol; 2,3-Dichloro-4-fluorophenol; Phenol, 2,3-dichloro-4-fluoro-; 2,3-Dichloro-4-fluoro-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2,3-dichloro-4-fluorobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dichloro-4-Fluorophenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for high-purity intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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