Description

3-Methyl-4-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, distinguished by its trifluoromethylphenyl substituent. This compound is a critical synthetic intermediate valued for its ability to impart unique physicochemical properties to advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogens and electron-transport materials in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to improve thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties of high-performance engineering plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions, metal-organic framework (MOF) synthesis, and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for method development, library synthesis, and exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal and material chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1008773-97-4
Molecular Formula	C15H11F3O2
Molecular Weight	280.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]benzoic Acid; 4-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-3-methylbenzoic Acid; 3-Methyl-4-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; 1008773-97-4; 3-Methyl-4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid; 4-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-3-methylbenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methyl-4-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and supporting regulatory filings for cGMP applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
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.