Intermediates

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl Chloride

  • CAS No.86270-03-3
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl chloride (CAS 86270-03-3), a key fluorinated intermediate for advanced organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl chloride is a high-value fluorinated aromatic acyl chloride widely employed as a versatile building block in complex organic synthesis. With its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethoxy group at the meta-position, this compound exhibits enhanced reactivity and stability, making it particularly suitable for constructing bioactive molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical innovation pipelines.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC8H4ClF3O2
Molecular Weight224.56 g/mol
AppearanceColorless transparent liquid
Assay≥98.0%
Moisture≤0.2%
Density1.43 g/cm³
Boiling Point204.1°C
Flash Point78.7°C
Refractive Index1.467

Industrial Applications

This compound serves primarily as a specialty intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection agents. Its trifluoromethoxy moiety imparts desirable metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and binding affinity to target molecules—critical attributes in modern drug design. Common transformations include nucleophilic acyl substitution to form amides, esters, or ketones, enabling rapid diversification of molecular scaffolds.

  • Ideal for introducing the 3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl pharmacophore into lead compounds
  • Compatible with standard Schotten-Baumann and Friedel-Crafts acylation protocols
  • Supplied under strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for GMP-relevant research

Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from moisture and incompatible materials, 3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl chloride is typically packed in 200 kg drums or customized containers per client specifications. As a moisture-sensitive reagent, handling under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain integrity during scale-up processes.