Description

4(4'-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Butanoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block of significant commercial and research interest. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the trifluoromethyl group imparts desirable properties like enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the CF₃ moiety can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for high-throughput screening.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and surface modifiers with unique wetting characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4(4'-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	136295-01-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₁F₃O₂
Molecular Weight	232.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]butanoic acid; 4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid; γ-(p-Trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid; 4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)butanoic acid; 4-(p-Trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid; 4-(4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)butanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; 136295-01-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4(4'-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Butanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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