Description

3-Bromo-2,2,3-trifluoropropanoic Acid 97 is a high-purity fluorinated organic acid building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a reactive bromine atom and a trifluoromethyl group, enabling precise molecular modifications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing fluorine and bromine motifs into potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for protease inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorine moiety enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorine and bromine functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to construct complex fluorinated molecules in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2,2,3-trifluoropropanoic Acid 97
CAS No.	679-95-8
Molecular Formula	C₃H₂BrF₃O₂
Molecular Weight	194.95 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2,2,3-trifluoropropionic Acid; 2,2,3-Trifluoro-3-bromopropanoic Acid; α-Bromo-β,β,β-trifluoropropionic Acid; 3-Bromo-2,2,3-trifluoropropanoic Acid; 679-95-8; NSC 403058; Propanoic acid, 3-bromo-2,2,3-trifluoro-
EINECS	211-690-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2,2,3-trifluoropropanoic Acid 97 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration, to ensure the specified purity and identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific data is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Use appropriate corrosion-resistant containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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