3-Chlorobenzotrichloride

About 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride

3-Chlorobenzotrichloride is an impurity of Fenofibrate carrying the CAS registry number 2136-81-4. Its molecular formula is C7H4Cl4 and its molecular weight is 229.9 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 1-chloro-3-(trichloromethyl)benzene. Common synonyms include Benzene, 1-chloro-3-(trichloromethyl)- and m-Chlorobenzotrichloride.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Fenofibrate to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Chlorobenzotrichloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-023395
CAS Number	2136-81-4
IUPAC name	1-chloro-3-(trichloromethyl)benzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₄Cl₄
Molecular weight	229.9 g/mol
Exact mass	229.9038
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZVPXXRHACIEOFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	75052

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride is 2136-81-4. It is also known as Benzene, 1-chloro-3-(trichloromethyl)-, m-Chlorobenzotrichloride, 1-chloro-3-trichloromethyl-benzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride?

3-Chlorobenzotrichloride has the molecular formula C7H4Cl4 and a molecular weight of 229.9 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-chloro-3-(trichloromethyl)benzene.

What is 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride used for?

3-Chlorobenzotrichloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Fenofibrate. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride can I order?

We supply 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 3-Chlorobenzotrichloride worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.