Description

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenyloxy-Acetic Acid is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a polyfluorinated phenyl ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating high-value, performance-oriented molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require precise, high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the introduction of fluorine atoms enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic semiconductors for display technologies and electronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated side chains into polymers, improving their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, etherifications, and as a carboxylic acid derivative for constructing complex molecular architectures in R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenyloxy-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	14742-39-3
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O3
Molecular Weight	224.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxyacetic Acid; (2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxy)acetic Acid; Acetic acid, 2-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)-; Tetrafluorophenoxyacetic Acid; Pentafluorophenoxyacetic Acid analogue; TFPA; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenyloxyacetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenyloxy-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent high purity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.