Description

3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block for synthesizing complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the 3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl and bromo groups confer specific biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in cross-coupling and other catalytic reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and halogenated structure.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	958258-15-6
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrClF3O
Molecular Weight	287.46 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 3-Bromo-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluoyl chloride; 3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid chloride; m-Bromo-alpha,alpha,α-trifluorotoluoyl chloride; 958258-15-6; Benzoyl chloride, 3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Bromo-5-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.