Description

4-Ethoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid, 97% is a high-purity trifluoromethyl-substituted benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group and the ethoxy substituent, which imparts specific steric and electronic properties to target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology, CNS, and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the CF3 group for improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorine-containing aromatic compounds used in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and route scouting.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied as a high-purity starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid, 97%
CAS No.	252901-50-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	234.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Trifluoromethyl-4-ethoxybenzoic acid; 4-Ethoxy-3-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-ethoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 252901-50-1; 4-Ethoxy-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Ethoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for full traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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