Description

2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its unique combination of fluorine and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine motifs enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers and ligands used in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its electron-withdrawing characteristics.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a versatile scaffold for designing molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, and tags for labeling studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1159512-62-5
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O3
Molecular Weight	224.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 3-Trifluoromethoxy-2-fluorobenzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-anisic acid; 2-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid; 1159512-62-5; 2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid (CAS 1159512-62-5)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.