Description

Methyl 3-Oxo-4-(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)Butanoate is a high-purity fluorinated organic ester building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector where the trifluorophenyl moiety is a privileged structural motif. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process scale-up teams working in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting metabolic and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the stability and bioactivity of the fluorinated aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for creating compound libraries and optimizing synthetic routes.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials with unique electronic or surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Oxo-4-(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)Butanoate
CAS No.	769195-26-8
Molecular Formula	C11H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	246.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)-3-oxobutanoate; 3-Oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyrate; Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-, methyl ester; 769195-26-8; 4-(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)-3-oxobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-Oxo-4-(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)Butanoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical applications. The product is manufactured under a quality system compliant with cGMP principles where applicable. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. 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, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Any single impurity ≤1.0%; Total impurities ≤2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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