Description

2-Iodo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its iodine and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for complex organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and polymers requiring specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings to create complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organofluorine chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for catalysis or as a modifier for catalyst surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	702641-04-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4F3IO2
Molecular Weight	316.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-iodobenzoic Acid; 2-Iodo-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-iodo-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; m-Trifluoromethyl-2-iodobenzoic Acid; 2-Iodo-5-trifluoromethylbenzoic Acid; Iodo-trifluoromethylbenzoic Acid; 2-Iodo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Iodo-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for research and scale-up. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and IR is supplied with each shipment. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤3.0%

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