2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzoyl chloride

Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02

CAS Number: 94695-48-4

Molecular Formula: C7HClF4O

Molecular Weight: 212.53

Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Usage: Mainly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical and pesticide compounds.

Hazard: Corrosive, requires proper safety measures during handling.

 

Aspect Details
Name 2.3.4.5-Tetrafluorobenzoyl Chloride
Synonyms Tetrafluorobenzoyl chloride; Perfluorobenzoyl chloride (partial misnomer, as it lacks 6-fluorine)
CAS Number 1508-21-5
Chemical Formula C₇HClF₄O
Molecular Weight 212.52 g/mol
Physical Properties – Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
– Boiling Point: 142–144°C (at 760 mmHg)
– Solubility: Reacts with water; soluble in organic solvents (e.g., dichloromethane, toluene)
Synthetic Route Prepared via chlorination of 2.3.4.5-tetrafluorobenzoic acid using reagents like thionyl chloride (SOCl₂)
Applications – Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate in synthesizing fluoroquinolone antibiotics (e.g., via acylation reactions)
– Agrochemicals: Building block for pesticides and herbicides
– Materials Science: Used in fluoropolymer synthesis
Safety Precautions – Handling: Wear PPE; avoid moisture due to hydrolytic reactivity
– Storage: Keep in airtight containers under inert gas (e.g., nitrogen) at low temperatures

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