Description

3-Fluoro-4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block. This compound is essential for advanced research and development in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, where its unique trifluoromethyl and fluorine substituents impart desirable metabolic stability and lipophilicity to target molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology, CNS, and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine motifs for enhanced bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine groups into polymers, improving chemical resistance and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1261849-23-3
Molecular Formula	C14H8F4O2
Molecular Weight	284.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]benzoic acid; 4'-Trifluoromethyl-3-fluorobiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 3-fluoro-4'-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Fluoro-4'-(trifluoromethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; 1261849-23-3; 3-Fluoro-4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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