Description

3-(2,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block, distinguished by its unique trifluoromethyl-substituted phenyl backbone. This compound is critical for introducing lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electron-withdrawing properties into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, as well as by material scientists for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for targets requiring enhanced bioavailability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Precursor: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into high-performance polymers to impart chemical resistance, thermal stability, and specific optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying novel coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in catalysis.
• Advanced Material Development: Used in the creation of novel coatings, resins, and composites with tailored surface and bulk properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	942475-06-1
Molecular Formula	C15H7F6O2
Molecular Weight	348.21 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-(2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)phenyl]formic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-[2,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; 3-(2,5-Di(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)benzoic acid; 3-(Perfluorotolyl)benzoic acid derivative; m-(2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)benzoic acid; 2',5'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against comprehensive specifications, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by HPLC. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.