2-Fluoro-5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid CAS 926235-51-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.926235-51-0
Molecular FormulaC14H8F4O2
Molecular Weight284.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Fluoro-5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid CAS 926235-51-0 chemical structure

Description

2-Fluoro-5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid (CAS 926235-51-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C14H8F4O2 and a molecular weight of 284.21 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C14H8F4O2, 2-Fluoro-5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 284.21 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.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 2-Fluoro-5-(3-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.)1987
Halogen ContentF-containing

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