Description

2,3,4-Trifluor-5-Trifluormethyl-Benzoesaure is a high-value fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique trifluoromethyl and trifluoro substitution pattern makes it an essential precursor for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals with enhanced properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating compounds with improved metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorine-containing drug candidates, particularly in oncology, CNS, and anti-infective therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in high-performance displays.
• Polymer Chemistry: Building block for introducing fluorinated aromatic units into polymers to enhance chemical resistance, thermal stability, and dielectric properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Intermediate in the synthesis of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new fluorination chemistry and structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluor-5-Trifluormethyl-Benzoesaure
CAS No.	203915-94-0
Molecular Formula	C8H2F6O2
Molecular Weight	244.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3,4-trifluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,3,4-trifluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-α,α,α,5-tetramethylbenzoic Acid (incorrect but common misnomer); TFBA derivative; Perfluorinated Benzoic Acid Derivative; 203915-94-0; TFTFMBA
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trifluor-5-Trifluormethyl-Benzoesaure is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in its original packaging to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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