What is 2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride CAS 88-16-4?
2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride CAS 88-16-4, also known as o-chlorobenzotrifluoride, is a halogenated aromatic compound commonly employed as a key intermediate and solvent in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Colorless to Light yellow clear liquid |
| Melting Point |
-7.4 °C |
| Boiling Point |
152 °C(lit.) |
| Density |
1.379 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Fp |
138 °F |
| Storage Temp |
Flammables area |
Feature
- Aromatic Base: Provides a stable aromatic backbone suitable for further chemical derivatization.
- Fluorinated Structure: Contains trifluoromethyl functionality, enabling use in high-value specialty chemicals.
- Process Intermediate: Serves as an important building block in multi-step organic synthesis.
- Industrial Versatility: Applicable across agrochemical, dye, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.
- Solvent Capability: Utilized as a specialty solvent in certain industrial processes.
Application
- Agro Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of pesticides and crop protection agents.
- Dye Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the production of dyes and pigments.
- Pharma Synthesis: Serves as a raw material for pharmaceutical intermediates.
- Specialty Solvent: Applied as a solvent in chemical reactions and formulations.
- Electronic Materials: Used in dielectric fluids and advanced material production.
Packaging
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