Description

Benzenebutanoic Acid, 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a butanoic acid ethyl ester chain and a trifluoromethyl substituent on the benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for creating compounds with tailored physicochemical properties. This intermediate is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorinated aromatic core can enhance biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer chains, altering surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via reactions at the ester or aromatic functionalities.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of high-value aromatic compounds for specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenebutanoic Acid, 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1235271-20-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅F₃O₂
Molecular Weight	260.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenebutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-(4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)butanoate; Ethyl 4-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]butyrate; γ-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Butanoic acid, 4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-, ethyl ester; 4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenebutanoic Acid, 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR, IR) to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, and we support custom purity requirements for specific R&D or scale-up projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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