Description

tert-Butyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated benzoate ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms and the tert-butyl ester group, which provide unique electronic and steric properties for modulating molecular reactivity and stability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules with tailored biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing a fluorinated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where fluorine substitution enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The tert-butyl ester offers a protected carboxylic acid functionality, useful in multi-step synthetic routes, including peptide coupling and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoate
CAS No.	182875-05-4
Molecular Formula	C11H11F3O2
Molecular Weight	232.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, 2,4,5-Trifluoro-, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; tert-Butyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoate; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoate; 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; t-Butyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 sources and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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