3-Fluorochlorobenzene
Linshang Chemical
HS Code |
150903 |
Chemical Formula | C6H4ClF |
Molar Mass | 116.547 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Odor | Characteristic aromatic odor |
Density | 1.22 g/cm³ (at 20 °C) |
Boiling Point | 131 - 133 °C |
Melting Point | -45 °C |
Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in many organic solvents |
Flash Point | 37 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 1.33 kPa at 22.5 °C |
Logp | 2.87 |
As an accredited 3-Fluorochlorobenzene factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
Packing | 500g of 3 - fluorochlorobenzene packaged in a sealed, corrosion - resistant bottle. |
Storage | 3 - Fluorochlorobenzene should be stored in a cool, well - ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames as it is flammable. Keep it in a tightly sealed container to prevent vapor leakage. Store it separately from oxidizing agents and incompatible substances. Ensure the storage facility has proper spill - containment measures to handle any accidental releases. |
Shipping | 3 - Fluorochlorobenzene is shipped in accordance with hazardous chemical regulations. It's transported in well - sealed, corrosion - resistant containers, ensuring safety during transit to prevent spills and environmental or safety risks. |
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In terms of its chemical properties, the benzene ring is rich in electrons and has a tendency to electrophilic substitution reactions. Among them, the halogen atom is an ortho-and para-site group, which can cause the electrophilic reagent to be substituted in the ortho-and para-site of the benzene ring.
First, the halogenation reaction can be started. In the presence of appropriate catalysts, such as iron or ferric chloride, it interacts with halogens to introduce new halogen atoms into the benzene ring. In case of bromine, under catalytic conditions, brominated 3-fluorochlorobenzene derivatives can be formed, and they are mainly formed in the adjacent and para-position of fluorine and chlorine atoms.
Second, nitrification reaction is also possible. Co-heating with mixed acids (mixtures of nitric acid and sulfuric acid), nitro groups can be introduced into the benzene ring. Nitro is also mostly in the adjacent and para-position of fluorine and chlorine. Although fluorine and chlorine are blunt groups, their adjacent and para-position electron cloud densities are relatively high, which is conducive to the attack of electrophilic reagents.
Third, during hydrolysis, under specific conditions, fluorine and chlorine atoms can be replaced by hydroxyl groups. However, due to the high carbon-fluorine bond energy, it is difficult to replace fluorine atoms, while chlorine atoms are relatively easy. Suitable reagents and reaction conditions are required to obtain corresponding phenolic derivatives.
Fourth, Grignard reaction is also an important reaction path. If it interacts with magnesium and anhydrous ether, Grignard reagent can be formed. This reagent has a wide range of uses in organic synthesis. It can react with a variety of carbonyl compounds, etc., to build carbon-carbon bonds, increase the molecular carbon chain structure, and expand the types and functions of compounds.
All these are the chemical properties of 3-fluorochlorobenzene. In the field of organic synthesis and chemical industry, with its characteristics, it can prepare a variety of organic compounds and is widely used.
In the field of materials science, 3-fluorochlorobenzene also shows its unique functions. When synthesizing special polymer materials, introducing them into the polymer structure can effectively improve the thermal stability and mechanical properties of the materials. Such as the preparation of high temperature resistant engineering plastics, after adding this compound, the plastic's ability to withstand high temperature is greatly increased, and its physical properties can still be maintained in high temperature environments. It is widely used in aerospace, automobile manufacturing and other fields that require strict material properties.
Furthermore, in the field of pesticide synthesis, 3-fluorochlorobenzene also plays an important role. After clever design and synthesis, it can be made into highly efficient and low-toxic pesticides. Due to its specific chemical structure, it can precisely act on the physiological system of pests, inhibit the growth and reproduction of pests, and have little impact on the environment. It is in line with the current concept of green environmental protection and contributes to the sustainable development of agriculture.
In addition, in the basic research of organic synthetic chemistry, 3-fluorochlorobenzene is a commonly used starting material or reaction intermediate, providing many possibilities for scientists to explore new reaction paths and develop novel synthesis methods, and promoting the continuous development of organic chemistry.
Furthermore, it is synthesized by diazotization reaction. The compound containing the corresponding amino group reacts with sodium nitrite in an acidic medium to form a diazonium salt. After adding fluoroboronic acid, the diazonium salt of fluoroboric acid is obtained, and it is decomposed by heating to obtain 3-fluorochlorobenzene.
There is also a method of synthesis by Grignard reaction. Chlorine-containing Grignard reagents are first prepared, and then they are interacted with fluorine-containing halogenated hydrocarbons or other suitable fluorine-containing compounds. In anhydrous ether or tetrahydrofuran solvents, under the catalysis of magnesium, through a series of reactions, 3-fluorochlorobenzene can also be formed. This method has its own advantages and disadvantages. In actual synthesis, when the availability of raw materials, the cost, and the difficulty of the reaction are considered in detail, the good one is selected and used.
First word storage. This substance should be stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse. Because the substance is dangerous when heated, a cool place can reduce its risk of heating. And good ventilation can avoid its accumulation and reduce safety hazards. The warehouse temperature should not be too high, usually not exceeding 30 ° C.
Furthermore, the storage place should be away from fire and heat sources. 3-Fluorochlorobenzene is flammable, and it is very easy to burn in case of open flames and hot topics, so it is crucial to stay away from fire sources. At the same time, it should be stored separately from oxidants and edible chemicals, and must not be mixed. Because oxidants can react violently with 3-fluorochlorobenzene, endangering safety; mixed with edible chemicals, or causing pollution, endangering food safety.
Storage containers also need to be carefully selected. Airtight containers should be used to prevent them from evaporating and escaping, polluting the environment, and avoiding their excessive contact with air and causing accidents. The material of the container should also be suitable, and it must be resistant to the corrosion of 3-fluorochlorobenzene to avoid the leakage of the container due to damage.
As for transportation, make sure that the packaging is complete and safe before transportation. If the packaging is damaged, 3-fluorochlorobenzene or leakage during transportation will cause danger. During transportation, it is necessary to ensure that the container does not leak, collapse, fall, or be damaged.
The means of transportation also need to be considered. Vehicles that meet safety standards should be used, and the vehicles should be equipped with the corresponding variety and quantity of fire equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. Once there is a leak and other accidents on the way, it can be dealt with in time.
The driving route is also careful. You should follow the specified route and do not stop in densely populated areas and residential areas. In this way, the harm to the public can be reduced when an accident occurs. In short, when storing and transporting 3-fluorochlorobenzene, care should be taken in terms of the environment, containers, packaging, transportation tools and routes to ensure safety.
First, its impact on the environment. If this substance is released in nature, in the atmosphere, because it is volatile to a certain extent, or participates in photochemical reactions, it affects the composition and quality of the atmosphere. And in water and soil, due to its chemical stability, it is difficult to be degraded rapidly by nature, or cause long-term accumulation. In aquatic ecosystems, or endanger aquatic organisms. Taking fish as an example, it can be ingested through gill respiration and body surface osmotic intake, which damages the nervous system, reproductive system, etc., causing abnormal fish behavior and decreased fertility, and then disrupting the balance and diversity of the surrounding water ecology. In the soil, or inhibit the growth of crop roots, hinder the absorption of nutrients and water by crops, resulting in reduced crop yield.
Second discussion on its impact on human health. If people are exposed to 3-fluorochlorobenzene through breathing, diet or skin contact, the harm is superficial. Inhaled through the respiratory tract, it reaches the lungs, can irritate the mucosa of the respiratory tract, causing cough, asthma, breathing difficulties and other symptoms. Long-term inhalation may damage lung function and increase the risk of respiratory diseases. If ingested orally, it is absorbed into the blood circulation in the gastrointestinal tract and transported to various organs and tissues of the body. Or affect the function of metabolic and detoxification organs such as the liver and kidneys, because it can interfere with the enzyme system and metabolic pathways in cells. In addition, it may have potential neurotoxicity, affecting the normal function of the nervous system, causing headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory loss, etc., and can cause damage to the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. If a woman is exposed during pregnancy, or affects the normal development of the fetus, there is a potential teratogenic risk.
In terms of its chemical activity, both fluorine and chlorine atoms on the benzene ring have certain electronegativity, which can affect the electron cloud distribution of the benzene ring. Although the radius of fluorine atoms is small, the electronegativity is extremely strong, which can absorb electrons and reduce the electron cloud density of the benzene ring. The chlorine atom also has an electron-absorbing effect. The coexistence of the two makes the electrophilic substitution activity of the benzene ring change. Compared with benzene, the reaction conditions may be different.
As far as the electrophilic substitution reaction is concerned, the localization effect of fluorine and chlorine cannot be ignored. Fluorine and chlorine are both ortho and para-locators, so electrophilic reagents are easy to attack the ortho However, due to the different electron-absorbing capabilities of the two, the selectivity of the substitution check point is also slightly different. Under appropriate conditions, electrophilic substitution reactions such as halogenation, nitrification, and sulfonation can occur.
In chemical reactions, 3-fluorochlorobenzene can participate in various transformations. For example, under the action of metal catalysts, it can react with nucleophiles to replace fluorine or chlorine atoms, and then form new carbon-heteroatom bonds. This is of great value in the field of organic synthesis and can be used to prepare many organic compounds with special structures and functions.
In addition, its physical properties are also related to chemical properties. 3-Fluorochlorobenzene is mostly liquid at room temperature, with certain volatility, insoluble in water, but soluble in common organic solvents. This solubility characteristic is of great significance in the selection of solvents in organic reactions and the separation and purification of products.
First, the chemical industry. This compound is an important organic synthesis intermediate, which can participate in a variety of organic reactions to prepare other organic compounds. For example, by nucleophilic substitution reaction, its fluorine and chlorine atoms can be replaced by other functional groups, thereby constructing more complex organic molecules, laying the foundation for the synthesis of new materials, dyes, etc.
and the field of medicine. 3-Fluorochlorobenzene may exhibit unique biological activities after chemical modification. It can be used as a lead compound for pharmaceutical developers to explore in depth. After structural optimization and activity screening, it may be expected to create new drugs for the treatment of diseases. Its unique molecular structure may be combined with specific targets in organisms to exert therapeutic effects.
In the field of pesticides. Using 3-fluorochlorobenzene as raw material, pesticides with high insecticidal, bactericidal or herbicidal properties can be synthesized. Due to their unique chemical structure, or their high selectivity and low toxicity, such pesticides can effectively control pests and diseases in agricultural production, ensure crop yield and quality, and reduce negative impacts on the environment, meeting the needs of modern green agriculture development.
In conclusion, 3-fluorochlorobenzene is indispensable in the chemical, pharmaceutical, pesticide and other industries, and plays an important role in promoting the development of various fields.
First, chlorobenzene is used as the starting material, and nitrochlorobenzene can be obtained by nitrification. The mixed acid of chlorobenzene and nitric acid and sulfuric acid is co-disposed at an appropriate temperature, such as 30-50 degrees Celsius. After electrophilic substitution, the nitro group enters the benzene ring to obtain a mixture of o and p-nitrochlorobenzene. Later, the two can be separated by fractionation or crystallization.
The second is the reaction of nitrochlorobenzene by reduction, using iron, hydrochloric acid or hydrogen, catalysts (such as palladium carbon) as a medium, etc., to form chloroaniline. The method of hydrogen and catalyst, at a suitable pressure and temperature, such as 50-100 degrees Celsius, 0.5-1.5 MPa pressure, the nitro group is replaced by hydrogen to form an amino group.
Then chloroaniline is reacted with sodium nitrite and hydrochloric acid at a low temperature, such as 0-5 degrees Celsius, to form a diazonium salt. After the diazonium salt interacts with fluoroboronic acid to form a diazonium salt of fluoroboronic acid, which is decomposed by heating, and the fluorine atom replaces the diazonium group to obtain 3-fluorochlorobenzene.
Another method starts with benzene. Benzene is first chlorinated with chlorine, and when a catalyst (such as ferric chloride) is stored, chlorinated to obtain chlorobenzene. Chlorobenzene is then combined with fluorides, such as potassium fluoride, in specific solvents (such as dimethyl sulfoxide) and high temperatures, catalysts (such as crown ethers), and 3-fluorochlorobenzene can be obtained through a halogen exchange reaction. This halogen exchange reaction requires attention to the control of the reaction conditions. The properties of the solvent, the high temperature, and the amount of catalyst are all related to the rate and purity of the product.
The method of preparing 3-fluorochlorobenzene is based on chemical principles, through multiple steps of reaction, and carefully controlled conditions.
Looking at the current situation, the market demand for 3-fluorochlorobenzene is growing steadily. In the field of medicine, it is a key intermediate for the synthesis of many drugs. Such as the preparation of some antibacterial and antiviral drugs, 3-fluorochlorobenzene participates and plays an important role. With the continuous development of the pharmaceutical industry, the demand for various specific drugs is increasing, which also drives the demand for 3-fluorochlorobenzene.
In the field of pesticides, it is also an important raw material for the synthesis of new pesticides. Nowadays, agriculture pursues high-efficiency and environmentally friendly pesticide products. The synthetic pesticides involved in 3-fluorochlorobenzene have the characteristics of high efficiency and low toxicity, which meet the needs of agricultural development. Therefore, the demand for pesticide manufacturing is also increasing.
When it comes to production status, many chemical companies have been involved in the production of 3-fluorochlorobenzene. However, their production processes need to reach a certain technical level, and some companies are still in the process of process optimization. In the production of high-end products, a few companies with advanced technology have an advantage and can produce high-purity, high-quality 3-fluorochlorobenzene products, which stand out in the market competition.
At the market competition level, with the growth of demand, there are more and more participants, and the competition is also becoming more intense If an enterprise wants to gain an advantage, in addition to improving product quality, it also needs to pay attention to cost control. Only those with cost advantages and technological innovation ability can stand at the forefront of market disputes.
As for market prices, they are affected by multiple factors such as fluctuations in raw material prices, changes in supply and demand relationships, and policies and regulations. Rising raw material prices, or surging demand and supply not keeping up in time, can lead to price increases; conversely, if there is excess supply, prices will have downward pressure.
To sum up, although the market prospect of 3-fluorochlorobenzene is broad, enterprises also need to face challenges such as competition, technological upgrades, and price fluctuations. Only by taking advantage of the situation can they seek long-term development in the market.
The most important thing is safety protection. 3-Fluorochlorobenzene has certain toxicity and irritation, contact with the human body, or cause skin and eye damage, inhalation of its vapor, and is also harmful to the respiratory tract. Therefore, when using, it is necessary to wear appropriate protective equipment, such as gas masks, protective gloves, protective glasses, etc., to ensure personal safety.
The second rule concerns the method of storage. This substance should be stored in a cool and ventilated place, away from fire and heat sources, and should be separated from oxidants, acids, alkalis, etc. Do not mix and store to prevent dangerous chemical reactions.
Furthermore, during use, the operation must be cautious. It is necessary to strictly follow the operating procedures to avoid its leakage. If a leak occurs unfortunately, emergency measures should be taken immediately, and personnel in the leaked contaminated area should be quickly evacuated to a safe area, quarantined, and strictly restricted access. Emergency personnel must wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and anti-toxic clothing, and do not let the leakage come into contact with combustible substances. In the case of a small amount of leakage, it can be absorbed by inert materials such as sand and vermiculite; in the case of a large amount of leakage, it is necessary to build a dike or dig a pit for containment, cover it with foam to reduce steam disasters, and then transfer it to a tanker or a special collector with a pump for recycling or transportation to a waste treatment site for disposal.
In addition, 3-fluorochlorobenzene may have a certain persistence and bioaccumulation in the environment, so the waste after use must not be discarded at will, and must be properly disposed of in accordance with relevant environmental protection regulations to prevent pollution to the environment.
All of these are what should be paid attention to when using 3-fluorochlorobenzene. Practitioners should keep in mind and operate cautiously to ensure safety and environmental worry.

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