Description

2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenylacetic Acid is a versatile and high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with tailored biological activity and material properties. This product is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a specialized reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	22902-84-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	238.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzeneacetic acid; [2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid; α-(2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetic acid; o-Chloro-α-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid; 2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluic acid (related); CTFPA; Contact for additional trade names and abbreviations.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenylacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, handle with appropriate engineering controls.

Specification

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