Description

Benzoic Acid, 2-[[(Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl]Oxy]-, Methyl Ester is a specialized organic ester derivative of benzoic acid, incorporating a trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) leaving group. This compound is a high-value chemical intermediate prized for its reactivity, particularly in facilitating challenging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formations. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for introducing benzoate or aryl groups via cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aromatic ester functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an effective arylating or benzoylating agent in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Negishi couplings.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized in analytical laboratories as a high-purity standard for method development and quality control testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2-[[(Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl]Oxy]-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	17763-70-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O5S
Molecular Weight	284.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyloxy]benzoate; Methyl salicylate triflate; Methyl 2-(triflyloxy)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)-, methyl ester; 2-Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxybenzoate
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Quality Control

We supply Benzoic Acid, 2-[[(Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl]Oxy]-, Methyl Ester in high-purity grades suitable for research and process-scale applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.