Description

Trifluoromethyl Benzoate is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is prized for its ability to introduce the highly stable and lipophilic trifluoromethyl group into target molecules, significantly altering their physicochemical properties. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials with enhanced performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with improved metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated to create specialty polymers with unique surface properties, chemical resistance, and durability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and esterification processes in research and development.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Used to synthesize fluorinated dyes and pigments for high-performance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoromethyl Benzoate
CAS No.	1035797-66-0
Molecular Formula	C8H5F3O2
Molecular Weight	190.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid, Trifluoromethyl Ester; α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-toluic Acid Ester; (Trifluoromethyl)benzoate; Methyl Trifluorobenzoate (common misnomer); 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoate; TFM Benzoate; Benzoyl Trifluoride Derivative
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoromethyl Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications and can accommodate custom purity requirements.

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 strong bases and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

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