Description

2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-Methyl-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant commercial importance. Its unique structure, featuring a trifluoromethylated nitrobenzoic acid core, makes it a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing fluorinated aromatic groups into more complex molecular architectures via coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the development of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-Methyl-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	167887-95-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4F3NO4
Molecular Weight	235.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-methyl-6-nitrobenzoic acid; 6-Nitro-2,4,5-trifluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid; 3-Methyl-2,4,5-trifluoro-6-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,4,5-trifluoro-3-methyl-6-nitro-; 167887-95-8; 2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-methyl-6-nitro-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-Methyl-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. All materials undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed when not in use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%

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