Description

Methyl 3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block, essential for introducing specific fluorine-substituted benzoate motifs into target molecules. Its value lies in enabling precise structural modifications critical for developing advanced materials and bioactive compounds with tailored properties. This intermediate is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, crop protection, and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new fluorination methodologies and catalytic processes.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of advanced colorants with improved lightfastness and solubility properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	773873-69-1
Molecular Formula	C9H6F4O2
Molecular Weight	222.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluate; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzoate; 3-Fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid methyl ester; m-Trifluoromethyl-m-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.