Product Description:
2,3,6-Trifluorophenylacetic acid is a fluorinated aromatic compound used in chemical research and synthesis, notable for its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl groups.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
209995-38-0
SYNONYM:
2,3,6-trifluorobenzeneacetic acid;Benzeneacetic acid, 2,3,6-trifluoro-
FORMULA:
C8H5F3O2
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Warning
CATEGORIES:
Organic Intermediate
,
Fluoroaromatics
,
Intermediates
Technical Specifications
Appearance :
White to off-white solid
Boiling Point, °C :
220-222
Density, g/cm3 :
1.44
Flash Point, °C :
97
Melting point, °C :
96-100
Molecular weight, g/mol :
192.12
2,3,6-Trifluorophenylacetic Acid is a high-quality fluorinated organic compound notable for its trifluoromethyl groups attached to the aromatic ring, leading to unique chemical reactivity and stability. This compound is an essential building block in advanced chemical synthesis, utilized primarily in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It enhances the lipophilicity and metabolic stability of bioactive molecules, making it invaluable in drug development and the design of new active ingredients for crop protection products. The presence of fluorine atoms in 2,3,6-Trifluorophenylacetic Acid allows for the introduction of specific properties, such as increased electron-withdrawing capacity, into various chemical entities, expanding the potential for innovative research and development.