Description

3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is prized for its ability to impart unique electronic and steric properties to target molecules, enhancing their biological activity and material characteristics. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system, anti-infectives, and oncology therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl moiety improves lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), improving charge transport and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into high-performance polymers to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and for introducing the benzoic acid pharmacophore into complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	255875-61-7
Molecular Formula	C7H3F3O2
Molecular Weight	188.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trifluoro-; 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzenecarboxylic acid; 3,4,5-Trifluorophenylcarboxylic acid; 3,4,5-Trifluoro-benzoic acid; 255875-61-7; 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid (CAS 255875-61-7)
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Quality Control

Our 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	155 - 160 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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