Description

3-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid building block distinguished by its methoxy and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where electronic and steric properties must be precisely tuned. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds with enhanced biological activity and stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the stability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for constructing complex organic molecules used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific chemical resistance and thermal properties to high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and amide couplings to introduce the benzoic acid core with specific substitution patterns.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1214384-93-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O3
Molecular Weight	220.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Methoxy-2-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1214384-93-6; 3-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-toluic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our facilities operate under cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring traceability and reliability for our global B2B partners.

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). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
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.