Description

2-Methyl-3,4,6-Trifluoro Benzoic Acid is a fluorinated benzoic acid derivative valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its trifluoromethyl and fluorine substituents impart unique electronic and steric properties, making it crucial for modifying molecular characteristics in target compounds. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental persistence.
• 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 Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, enhancing material properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent in coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in organometallic catalysis for complex molecule construction.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new fluorination chemistry and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Methyl-3,4,6-Trifluoro Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	119916-22-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5F3O2
Molecular Weight	190.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,6-Trifluoro-2-methylbenzoic Acid; 2-Methyl-3,4,6-trifluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3,4,6-trifluoro-2-methyl-; 3,4,6-Trifluoro-o-toluic Acid; α,2,3-Trifluoro-6-methylbenzoic Acid; 2-Methyl-3,4,6-trifluorobenzenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3,4,6-Trifluoro Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and available upon request.

Storage

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