Description

2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives. Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material research laboratories need this precise chemical for creating novel molecules with enhanced biological activity and specific physicochemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal Material Precursor: Serves as a fluorinated component in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the creation of fluorinated organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for preparing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorine-18 Radiochemistry: Potential precursor for the synthesis of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) tracers in medical imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	38233-47-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5F3O3
Molecular Weight	206.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-2,3,4-trifluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-methoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3,4-trifluoro-5-methoxy-; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-anisic Acid; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-methoxy-benzoic acid; 38233-47-5; 5-Methoxy-2,3,4-trifluorobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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.