Description

Benzenepropanoic Acid, 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized organic building block characterized by its aromatic ring and trifluoromethyl group. This compound is valued for its role in introducing lipophilic and electron-withdrawing properties into target molecules, which is critical for modulating the biological activity and physicochemical characteristics of advanced intermediates. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a versatile building block in cross-coupling reactions and for the preparation of complex ligands in catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing novel polymers and coatings with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzenepropanoic Acid, 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	849442-21-3
Molecular Formula	C11H11F3O2
Molecular Weight	232.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenepropanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propanoate; 3-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)propionic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)hydrocinnamate; Methyl (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)propionate; 849442-21-3; Methyl 3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propanoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenepropanoic Acid, 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can provide material tailored to meet specific research or production-grade specifications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Individual Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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