Description

3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its distinct electronic profile.
• Material Science Research: Incorporated into the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers to modify electronic properties and intermolecular interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	328-67-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrF3O2
Molecular Weight	269.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluic acid; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-bromobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; m-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluic acid; 3-Bromo-5-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid; 328-67-6; BTFBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate applications.

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 and oxidizing agents.

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.