Description

2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and a trifluoromethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for developing compounds with enhanced biological activity and material properties. This product is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its influence on electronic properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to enhance chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and as a carboxylic acid derivative for amide and ester formation in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	115029-22-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	208.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluic Acid; 3-Carboxy-2-fluorobenzotrifluoride; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid; m-Trifluoromethyl-o-fluorobenzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-3-methylbenzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (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.