Description

3,3,3-Trifluoro-2,2-Dimethylpropionic Acid is a high-value fluorinated carboxylic acid building block characterized by its gem-dimethyl and trifluoromethyl groups. This unique structure imparts significant metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecules with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring trifluoromethylated motifs to improve bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated monomers and additives that improve the performance and stability of electronic display materials.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated to create specialty polymers with unique surface properties, chemical resistance, and altered dielectric constants.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organic synthesis to construct sophisticated chiral ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalysis.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing high-performance, low-surface-tension surfactants and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,3-Trifluoro-2,2-Dimethylpropionic Acid
CAS No.	889940-13-0
Molecular Formula	C5H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	156.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-3,3,3-trifluoropropionic Acid; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2,2-dimethylpropanoic Acid; TFPA-DM; Trifluorodimethylpropionic Acid; α,α-Dimethyl-β,β,β-trifluoropropionic Acid; Pivalic Acid, 3,3,3-trifluoro-; (Trifluoromethyl)pivalic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2,2-Dimethylpropionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

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%

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