Description

4,4,4-Trichlorobutyric Acid is a versatile halogenated carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of the trichloromethyl group and the carboxylic acid functionality, enabling a range of chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the introduction of trichloromethyl or butyric acid-derived moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a precursor for other carboxylic acid derivatives, acid chlorides, and esters through standard functional group interconversions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and organic materials where halogenated monomers are required.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in exploring new synthetic pathways and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,4-Trichlorobutyric Acid
CAS No.	2345-32-6
Molecular Formula	C4H5Cl3O2
Molecular Weight	191.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyric acid, 4,4,4-trichloro-; 4,4,4-Trichlorobutanoic acid; NSC 60529; Trichlorobutyric acid; β,β,β-Trichlorobutyric acid; 4,4,4-Trichlorobutyric acid; 2345-32-6 (CAS)
EINECS	219-065-9

Quality Control

Our 4,4,4-Trichlorobutyric Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our standard grade meets typical research and industrial specifications, with custom purity grades available to suit specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, containers should be kept tightly sealed and handled with appropriate chemical safety precautions. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

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