Description

Ethyl 8-(3,5-Ditrifluoromethylphenyl)-8-Oxooctanoate is a high-purity, specialized fluorinated organic ester building block. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical active ingredients, where the trifluoromethyl groups impart desirable metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl groups.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for constructing sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination methodologies and structure-activity relationships.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for scale-up and production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 8-(3,5-Ditrifluoromethylphenyl)-8-Oxooctanoate
CAS No.	898793-03-8
Molecular Formula	C19H22F6O3
Molecular Weight	412.37 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]octanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 8-Oxo-8-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]octanoate; 8-[3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-8-oxooctanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Octanoic acid, 8-oxo-8-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 8-(3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-8-oxooctanoate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 8-(3,5-Ditrifluoromethylphenyl)-8-Oxooctanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and mass spectrometry, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.