Description

2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenylacetic Acid, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique trifluoromethoxy-substituted phenylacetic acid structure, which imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and enhanced lipophilicity to target molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated motifs for improved bioavailability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine-containing aromatic units into specialty polymers, affecting their thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for electron-transport materials or semiconductors in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination chemistry and coupling reactions in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenylacetic Acid, 97%
CAS No.	1261573-69-6
Molecular Formula	C10H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	234.17 g/mol
Synonyms	[2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]acetic acid; 2-(2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)acetic acid; α-(2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxyphenyl))acetic acid; 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzeneacetic acid; 5-(Trifluoromethoxy)-o-tolylacetic acid; 2-Methyl-5-trifluoromethoxyphenylacetic Acid; (2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)ethanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenylacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are provided and available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.