Description

4-Chloro-3-fluorobenzotrifluoride (CAS: 32137-20-5) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₃ClF₄. This specialty chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research due to its unique trifluoromethyl and halogen substituents, which enhance reactivity and stability in synthetic applications. Its well-defined structure makes it an excellent intermediate for the synthesis of advanced organic compounds, including liquid crystals, dyes, and biologically active molecules. Available in >98% purity, this product is rigorously tested via GC, NMR, and HPLC to ensure consistency and performance. Packaged under inert gas to maintain integrity, it is ideal for demanding laboratory and industrial processes.

Properties

• CAS Number: 32137-20-5
• Complexity: 156
• IUPAC Name: 1-chloro-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H3ClF4/c8-5-2-1-4(3-6(5)9)7(10,11)12/h1-3H
• InChI Key: HKBWIKAFHCGRTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 197.9859404
• Molecular Formula: C7H3ClF4
• Molecular Weight: 198.54
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)F)Cl
• Monoisotopic Mass: 197.9859404
• Synonyms: 4-Chloro-3-fluorobenzotrifluoride, 671-127-2, 32137-20-5, 1-chloro-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene, 3-fluoro-4-chlorobenzotrifluoride, MFCD00060646, Benzene, 1-chloro-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-, SCHEMBL4064819, SCHEMBL5756914, DTXSID30371432, SBB092370, AKOS009158360, AS-17839, SY026702, DB-048167, 1-chloro-2-fluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene, A5785, C3216, CS-0020154

4-Chloro-3-fluorobenzotrifluoride serves as a key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the introduction of trifluoromethyl groups into target molecules. Its reactivity is leveraged in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions for advanced material design. Researchers also employ it in the development of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and specialty polymers. Strict handling under controlled conditions is recommended due to its reactive halogen substituents.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H225 (50%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H226 (50%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315 (50%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (50%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 2 (50%)
• Flam. Liq. 3 (50%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (50%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (50%)

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