Description

2-Fluoro-4,6-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple fluorine atoms and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with enhanced stability and specific electronic properties. This product is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting metabolic and central nervous system diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, enhancing thermal stability and optical performance.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique properties such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, and improved weatherability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and for introducing the benzoic acid moiety into complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4,6-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1017777-41-1
Molecular Formula	C9H3F7O2
Molecular Weight	276.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-4,6-xylene-α-carboxylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 4,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-4,6-di(trifluoromethyl)benzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-4,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4,6-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber-colored or stored in a dark place.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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