Description

2-Trifluoromethoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its trifluoromethoxy substituent, which can significantly alter the electronic properties, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity of target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials 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 as a versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and creating complex molecular architectures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a standard or reagent in methodological studies focused on introducing or transforming fluorinated functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Trifluoromethoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	773134-80-8
Molecular Formula	C10H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	234.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(trifluoromethoxy)-, ethyl ester; 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl o-Trifluoromethoxybenzoate; 2-TFMOB Ethyl Ester; o-Trifluoromethoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Trifluoromethoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and 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). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.