Description

5-Fluoro-3-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid building block characterized by its unique trifluoromethyl and fluorine substituents. This compound is essential for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability 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 synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a sophisticated monomer for creating advanced electronic and display materials requiring specific electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic structures and for use in cross-coupling reactions.
• Fluorinated Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer to introduce carboxylic acid groups into specialty polymers, altering their solubility and reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-3-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1261741-41-6
Molecular Formula	C14H8F4O2
Molecular Weight	284.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-3-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]benzoic acid; 3-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-fluorobenzoic Acid; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl-5-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 5-fluoro-3-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; 1261741-41-6; 5-Fluoro-3-(α,α,α-trifluoro-o-tolyl)benzoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Fluoro-3-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

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