Description

2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzamide is a high-purity, fluorinated benzamide derivative with the CAS registry number 261951-97-7. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and advanced organic building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the stability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in research for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing fluorinated polymers and advanced organic materials with unique properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Sourced by CDMOs for bespoke synthesis projects requiring fluorinated aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzamide
CAS No.	261951-97-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8F3NO
Molecular Weight	203.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-o-toluamide; 2-Methyl-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluamide; Benzamide, 2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; m-Toluamide, 2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 261951-97-7; 2-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylbenzamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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