Description

4-(2-Hydroxyhexafluoroisopropyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its unique combination of a benzoic acid moiety and a hexafluoroisopropanol group. This structure matters for its ability to impart exceptional chemical stability, hydrophobicity, and specific electronic properties to advanced materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms improve lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a crucial component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into specialty polymers, such as polyarylates and polyimides, to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the development of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductor layers.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create low-surface-energy coatings with oil- and water-repellent characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Hydroxyhexafluoroisopropyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	16261-80-6
Molecular Formula	C10H6F6O3
Molecular Weight	288.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(2-hydroxy-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propyl)-; 4-(Hexafluoro-2-hydroxyisopropyl)benzoic Acid; 2,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-hydroxy-4-carboxyphenylpropane; α-Hydroxyhexafluorocumyl-4-benzoic Acid; HFA-BA; HFIP-Benzoic Acid Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Hydroxyhexafluoroisopropyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for the grade.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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