Description

Benzoic Acid, 2,4,5-Trifluoro-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester, a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its trifluoromethylated benzoate structure provides unique electronic and steric properties, making it invaluable for creating compounds with enhanced stability and bioactivity. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing next-generation active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms improve lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a fluorinated building block for electronic chemicals used in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2,4,5-trifluorobenzoate moiety into complex molecules in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to create specialty monomers for engineering plastics with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2,4,5-Trifluoro-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	351354-41-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	204.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoate; 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, 2,4,5-Trifluoro-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzenecarboxylate; 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzenecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,4,5-benzenetricarboxylate (incorrect but common search variant); TFBE (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzoic Acid, 2,4,5-Trifluoro-, Ethyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, is performed to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry environment to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density	~1.3 g/cm³

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