Description

3-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Propanoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique combination of the phenoxy propanoic acid scaffold with the electron-withdrawing and lipophilicity-enhancing trifluoromethyl group. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients, where its structural motifs can impart improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group is a common pharmacophore.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic segments into polymer chains, altering material properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for electron-transport materials or semiconductors in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	111140-93-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	234.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)propionic Acid; 3-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)propanoic Acid; m-Trifluoromethylphenoxypropionic Acid; 3-Phenoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)propanoic Acid; β-(3-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)propionic Acid; 111140-93-3; 3-(3-Trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-propionic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Propanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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.