Description

Methyl 2-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)Benzoate is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ester, distinguished by its unique tetrafluoroethoxy side chain. This compound is a high-value intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine-containing motifs into target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients with enhanced properties such as metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorinated group can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers and coatings with specific surface properties, such as oil and water repellency.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic displays.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic structures via cross-coupling and esterification reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)Benzoate
CAS No.	2122003-90-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8F4O3
Molecular Weight	252.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-, methyl ester; Methyl o-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzoate; 2-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(perfluoroethoxy)benzoate (common name); Methyl salicylate tetrafluoroethyl ether; CAS 2122003-90-9
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)Benzoate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive R&D and scale-up applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and sources of ignition. Due to the presence of fluoride/strong alkali reactive groups, ensure proper segregation from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.