Description

2-Phenylethyl Trichloroacetate is a specialized organic ester compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block and protecting group intermediate, enabling the creation of complex molecules with high precision. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for their critical workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing phenethylamine-derived structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trichloroacetyl group acts as a reactive handle for further functionalization.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor or stabilizer in the synthesis of specific aromatic compounds, leveraging the phenethyl moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an acylating agent or protecting group for alcohols and amines in multi-step synthetic routes within R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers or as a monomer component for creating specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research for method development and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylethyl Trichloroacetate
CAS No.	71965-07-6
Molecular Formula	C10H9Cl3O2
Molecular Weight	267.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenethyl Trichloroacetate; 2-Phenylethanol Trichloroacetate; β-Phenylethyl Trichloroacetate; Trichloroacetic Acid 2-Phenylethyl Ester; (2-Phenylethyl) Trichloroacetate; Benzeneethanol, trichloroacetate; Phenylethyl Alcohol Trichloroacetate; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylethyl Trichloroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity	1.30 - 1.35

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