Description

Dl-3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Mandelic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound is particularly significant for its trifluoromethyl and bromo substituents, which are key motifs for modulating the biological activity, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity of target molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances activity.
• Chiral Ligand/Resolve Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic frameworks with unique electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical intermediate for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Mandelic Acid
CAS No.	1214339-37-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrF3O3
Molecular Weight	299.04 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)mandelic acid; (±)-3-Bromo-α-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenacetic acid; 2-(3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid; 3-Bromo-5-trifluoromethylmandelic acid; rac-3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)mandelic acid; α-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-trifluoromethylphenylacetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dl-3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Mandelic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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