Description

2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, is critical for modulating the lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and binding affinity of target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, improving chemical resistance, thermal stability, and lowering dielectric constants.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the development of semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and creating complex, fluorinated molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	32890-94-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	208.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-toluic Acid; 2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarboxylic Acid; 6-Trifluoromethyl-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; o-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluic Acid; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-2-methylbenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your R&D and production processes.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.