Description

Ethyl 2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ester building block. This compound is essential for introducing the 2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for use in medicinal chemistry, process development, and the synthesis of advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with unique thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	702673-00-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8F4O2
Molecular Weight	236.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluate; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-, ethyl ester; 2-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Fluoro-4-trifluoromethylbenzoate; Ethyl 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluate; Ethyl O-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

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 acids and organic solvents. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory and manufacturing practices.

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.