Description

4-Acetylphenol Trifluoroacetate is a specialized organic intermediate featuring both acetyl and trifluoroacetyl ester functional groups. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly where the introduction of a protected phenolic ketone moiety is required. Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material research and development teams need this high-purity intermediate for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the development of new drug candidates, especially for molecules requiring phenolic ketone structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials and display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The trifluoroacetate group can act as a protecting group for phenols in multi-step syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetylphenol Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	31083-17-7
Molecular Formula	C10H7F3O3
Molecular Weight	232.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[4-(Trifluoroacetyloxy)phenyl]ethanone; 4-Hydroxyacetophenone Trifluoroacetate; p-Acetylphenyl Trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic Acid 4-Acetylphenyl Ester; 4-Acetylphenyl Trifluoroacetate; Ethanone, 1-[4-[(trifluoroacetyl)oxy]phenyl]-; p-Acetylphenol Trifluoroacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Acetylphenol Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and reproducible performance in critical syntheses.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤1.0%; Total impurities ≤3.0%

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