Description

Ethyl 8-Oxo-8-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Octanoate is a high-purity synthetic organic intermediate featuring a ketone and ester functional group on an aliphatic chain linked to a trifluoromethyl-substituted aromatic ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for the development of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals, particularly where the introduction of lipophilicity and metabolic stability is required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a critical scaffold for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethylphenyl group.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecules via reactions at the ketone or ester functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Intermediate for creating novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 8-Oxo-8-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Octanoate
CAS No.	898777-73-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₁F₃O₃
Molecular Weight	330.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 8-Oxo-8-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]octanoate; 8-Oxo-8-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)octanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Octanoic acid, 8-oxo-8-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 8-oxo-8-(o-trifluoromethylphenyl)octanoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethyl 8-Oxo-8-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Octanoate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch analysis to ensure consistent high quality and purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We operate under a cGMP-compliant quality management system, ensuring traceability and reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.