Description

2-Methoxy-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value trifluoromethylated aromatic building block prized for its ability to impart metabolic stability and lipophilicity to target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development in advanced organic synthesis, serving as a key intermediate for creating novel active ingredients. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new drugs, crop protection agents, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), due to its aromatic and fluorinated structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterification, and amide bond formation to introduce the 2-methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl moiety into complex molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal and process chemists in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the exploration of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	119692-41-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O3
Molecular Weight	220.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-toluic Acid; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methoxybenzoic Acid; 2-Methoxy-6-trifluoromethylbenzoic Acid; o-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluic Acid; 2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-2-methylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Methoxy-6-trifluoromethyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methoxy-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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