Description

Benzeneacetic Acid, 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-.Alpha.-Methyl- is a high-value, fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a pentafluorophenyl ring and an α-methyl acetic acid moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and biological activity. This product is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atoms improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart special chemical resistance and low surface energy properties to polymers.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the research and development of organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneacetic Acid, 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-.Alpha.-Methyl-
CAS No.	719-30-2
Molecular Formula	C9H5F5O2
Molecular Weight	240.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl)propanoic Acid; α-Methyl-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzeneacetic Acid; Pentafluorophenylpropionic Acid; 2-Pentafluorophenylpropionic Acid; 719-30-2; 2-(Perfluorophenyl)propionic Acid; NSC 163066; 2-(2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl)propionic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetic Acid, 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-.Alpha.-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, appropriate chemical handling procedures should be followed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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