Description

3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable trifluoromethylated benzoic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in modern organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules with enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group improves lipophilicity and biological efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterification, and amide bond formation for constructing complex aromatic systems in medicinal chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs exploring fluorinated compound chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	871571-29-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	204.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methylbenzoic acid; 3-Methyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluic acid; 3-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-2-methylbenzotrifluoride; 2-Methyl-4-carboxybenzotrifluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring consistency and reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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