Description

4-(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, a benzoic acid derivative with a tetrafluorophenoxymethyl substituent. This compound is critical for advanced synthesis, offering unique electronic and steric properties that are leveraged in the development of sophisticated materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or low surface energy to advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and supramolecular chemistry.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the development of specialty surfactants and surface modifiers with unique wetting and leveling characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	374922-67-5
Molecular Formula	C14H8F4O3
Molecular Weight	300.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)methyl]-; 4-(Perfluorophenoxymethyl)benzoic acid (common name); 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(carboxyphenylmethoxy)benzene; Tetrafluorophenoxymethyl benzoic acid; TFP-MBA (abbreviation); 374922-67-5 (CAS registry); p-[(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for traceability and reliability, making this product suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.