3-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R057402
• CAS Number: 195447-79-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H6F4O2
• Molecular Weight: 222.139
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenelacetic Acid
• Storage: Store at +4 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-[3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6F4O2/c10-7-2-5(3-8(14)15)1-6(4-7)9(11,12)13/h1-2,4H,3H2,(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: LQIBHDUPSIQRPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)F)CC(=O)O

3-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is an aromatic compound featuring a fluorine atom and a trifluoromethyl group on a phenylacetic acid backbone. Its unique combination of electron-withdrawing groups makes it a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, particularly for the synthesis of bioactive compounds. This compound’s fluorinated structure enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability, which is beneficial in drug design. It is often used in developing small molecules for therapeutic and industrial applications, including novel drugs and crop protection agents.