Description

6-Ethoxy-2,3,4-Trifluorophenylacetic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific fluorine and ethoxy-substituted phenylacetic acid motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, potentially for central nervous system (CNS) agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, or antimicrobials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides where the trifluoro and ethoxy groups enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of novel organic semiconductors or electron-transport materials due to its fluorinated aromatic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new fluorination chemistry and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthesis projects requiring this precise fluorinated scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Ethoxy-2,3,4-Trifluorophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	1980062-56-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	234.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Ethoxy-2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)acetic Acid; 6-Ethoxy-2,3,4-trifluorobenzeneacetic Acid; (6-Ethoxy-2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)acetic Acid; α-(6-Ethoxy-2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)acetic Acid; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-6-ethoxyphenylacetic Acid; 1980062-56-3; Ethoxytrifluorophenylacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Ethoxy-2,3,4-Trifluorophenylacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical synthesis work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its acidic nature, appropriate chemical handling procedures should be observed.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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