Description

2-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its nitro and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical development sectors.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethoxy group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in scaffold modification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized nitro-aromatic dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	142494-70-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4F3NO5
Molecular Weight	251.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-nitrobenzoic acid; 2-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisic acid; 2-Nitro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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%

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