Description

1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid is a high-value fluorinated organic building block, essential for synthesizing advanced molecules with tailored properties. Its core value lies in the trifluoromethylphenyl group, which imparts enhanced metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability to target compounds. This intermediate is critically needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of small molecule drugs, particularly in oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine moiety improves efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, enhancing thermal stability and optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to create specialty polymers with improved chemical resistance, durability, and surface characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the development of high-performance surfactants and coatings with unique wetting and leveling properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	878217-65-3
Molecular Formula	C13H13F3O2
Molecular Weight	258.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-(Trifluoromethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, Cyclopentane Derivative; 1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid; α-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)cyclopentanepropionic Acid; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenepropanoic acid, α-cyclopentyl-; BCPC Acid; [1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)cyclopentyl]formic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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