Description

[5-(3-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-[1,3,4]Oxadiazol-2-Yl]Acetic Acid is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound featuring a trifluoromethylphenyl-oxadiazole core linked to an acetic acid functional group. This structure is of significant value for its role as a versatile pharmaceutical intermediate and agrochemical building block, enabling the synthesis of novel active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate its unique fluorinated heterocyclic scaffold into new molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and synthesis of new drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl and oxadiazole groups enhance biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function or protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	[5-(3-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-[1,3,4]Oxadiazol-2-Yl]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	883789-95-5
Molecular Formula	C11H7F3N2O3
Molecular Weight	272.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[5-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]acetic acid; (5-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)acetic acid; 3-Trifluoromethylphenyl-oxadiazole acetic acid; α-(5-(m-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)acetic acid; TFMP-Oxadiazole Acetic Acid; 883789-95-5 (CAS Name); 5-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our [5-(3-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-[1,3,4]Oxadiazol-2-Yl]Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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