Description

2,3,4-Trifluoroanisole is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity and electronic properties imparted by the specific trifluoro substitution pattern on the anisole ring. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic semiconductors for display technologies and electronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a starting material or ligand precursor in cross-coupling reactions and other metal-catalyzed transformations common in fine chemical production.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluoroanisole
CAS No.	203245-16-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3O
Molecular Weight	162.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3-Trifluoro-4-methoxybenzene; Methoxy-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene; 2,3,4-Trifluoromethoxybenzene; 2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl methyl ether; Anisole, 2,3,4-trifluoro-; Benzene, 1,2,3-trifluoro-4-methoxy-
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trifluoroanisole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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