5-Fluoro-2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid CAS 537713-35-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.537713-35-2
Molecular FormulaC14H8F4O2
Molecular Weight284.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Fluoro-2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid CAS 537713-35-2 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 5-Fluoro-2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid (C14H8F4O2) 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 284.21 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

5-Fluoro-2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid (CAS 537713-35-2), molecular formula C14H8F4O2 and molecular weight 284.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 5-Fluoro-2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)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 FormulaC14H8F4O2
Molecular Weight284.21 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; 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.)1984
Halogen ContentF-containing

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