Description

2,6-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its strong electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl groups. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique steric and electronic properties are leveraged. It is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability and bioactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring metabolically stable motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atoms contribute to lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials for enhanced performance.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring the introduction of a sterically hindered, fluorinated benzoic acid moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	24821-22-5
Molecular Formula	C9H4F6O2
Molecular Weight	258.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; α,α,α,α',α',α'-Hexafluoro-2,6-xylene-α,α'-dicarboxylic acid (obsolete); 2,6-Di(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; 2,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarboxylic acid; 2,6-BTFMBA; 2,6-BTFA
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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