Description

3-Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Cinnamicacid is a high-purity, specialized cinnamic acid derivative distinguished by its chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of unique steric and electronic properties into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel small-molecule drugs, particularly those targeting CNS disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of advanced electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or additive to impart specific properties like hydrophobicity or UV stability to specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Fluorine Chemistry: Essential reagent for introducing the trifluoromethyl group, a key motif in modern agrochemical and pharmaceutical design.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Cinnamicacid
CAS No.	1092460-80-4
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	250.60 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(3-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylic acid; 3-Chloro-4-trifluoromethylcinnamic acid; (2E)-3-[3-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]prop-2-enoic acid; 3-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-[3-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-, (2E)-; 1092460-80-4; Cinnamic acid, 3-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Cinnamicacid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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