Description

2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the trifluoromethoxy group, which imparts enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity, and the carboxylic acid functionality, which allows for further derivatization. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients, as well as by manufacturers of specialty materials and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic components used in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter physical properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface energy.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new reactions involving fluorinated aromatics.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid, 97%
CAS No.	195622-41-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O3
Molecular Weight	220.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid; 5-(Trifluoromethoxy)-o-toluic acid; 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenecarboxylic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-; α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-cresyl methyl ether-6-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-5-trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid; 5-Trifluoromethoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid; 195622-41-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the declared specification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

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 strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, appropriate secondary containment is advised.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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