Description

3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenylacetic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic acid building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced molecules due to its unique combination of halogen and trifluoromethyl substituents, which are key for modulating biological activity and physicochemical properties. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas requiring lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloro and trifluoromethyl groups enhance efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers and polymers, contributing to materials with specific electronic or surface properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organic chemistry research to create novel ligands for metal catalysis or organocatalysts.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and target engagement.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	1823541-32-7
Molecular Formula	C9H5Cl2F3O2
Molecular Weight	273.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,4-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetic acid; [3,4-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic Acid; 3,4-Dichloro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzeneacetic Acid; 2-(3,4-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethanoic acid; 1823541-32-7; DTXCID30281092; AKOS040759246
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenylacetic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

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