2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid CAS 13055-63-5
| CAS No. | 13055-63-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H7F3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.15 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid (CAS 13055-63-5), molecular formula C9H7F3O2 and molecular weight 204.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C9H7F3O2, 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 204.15 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.
CATO manufactures 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C9H7F3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1960 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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Recommended Standards
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- 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS 1289165-43-0)
- 2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS 132927-09-4)
- 3-Bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (CAS 1368142-71-5)
- 3-[(2-chlorophenyl)(prop-2-en-1-yl)sulfamoyl]benzoic acid (CAS 379726-49-5)
- 3-Bromo-6-chloro-2-methylpyridine (CAS 132606-40-7)
- 1-(1,2,5-Trimethyl-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)ethanone (CAS 90433-85-5)
- Hafnium(IV) i-propoxide monoisopropylate, 99% (CAS 2171-99-5)
- (2-Phenylthiazol-4-yl)(1-oxa-4-thia-8-azaspiro[4.5]decan-8-yl)methanone (CAS 1797791-78-6)
- 1-Bromo-5-chloro-2-naphthaldehyde (CAS 925442-65-5)
- Amlodipine Impurity 143 (CAS CATO-C4X-1095143)
- (R)-tert-Butyl 2-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (CAS 1451390-44-5)
- Semaglutide Impurity 167 (CAS CATO-C4X-2226167)
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