2-Fluoro-5-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)benzoic acid CAS 1178497-48-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1178497-48-7
Molecular FormulaC14H8F4O3
Molecular Weight300.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Fluoro-5-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)benzoic acid CAS 1178497-48-7 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Fluoro-5-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)benzoic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

CATO supplies 2-Fluoro-5-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)benzoic acid (CAS 1178497-48-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C14H8F4O3, MW 300.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 2-Fluoro-5-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)benzoic acid (C14H8F4O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 300.21 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC14H8F4O3
Molecular Weight300.21 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Halogen ContentF-containing

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