Description

Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Acetate is a high-value fluorinated organic intermediate with a reactive bromoacetate ester group. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing trifluoromethylphenyl-containing scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing the 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl moiety, a common pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or additives for advanced polymers and liquid crystals, leveraging the properties of the fluorine atoms.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or activity-based probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	41023-25-0
Molecular Formula	C11H10BrF3O2
Molecular Weight	311.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl α-Bromo-α-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetate; 2-Bromo-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; α-Bromo-α-(m-trifluoromethylphenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (3-Trifluoromethyl)mandelate Bromide; Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-(m-trifluoromethylphenyl)acetate; Bromo(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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