Description

2-(4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)acetic acid (CAS No. 72220-50-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₇F₃O₄. This trifluoromethoxy-substituted phenoxyacetic acid derivative is widely used in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and material science due to its unique structural and electronic properties. The compound exhibits excellent stability and reactivity, making it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing biologically active molecules, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in sealed containers under inert atmosphere to guarantee long-term stability. Available in quantities ranging from milligrams to kilograms, this product is ideal for researchers requiring a reliable and high-quality building block for their synthetic applications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 72220-50-9
• Complexity: 233
• IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7F3O4/c10-9(11,12)16-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)15-5-8(13)14/h1-4H,5H2,(H,13,14)
• InChI Key: QHSBEEUEIRDHCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 236.02964319
• Molecular Formula: C9H7F3O4
• Molecular Weight: 236.14
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1OCC(=O)O)OC(F)(F)F
• Topological: 55.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 236.02964319
• Synonyms: 72220-50-9, 2-(4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)acetic acid, 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenoxyacetic acid, 2-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid, [4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid, MFCD00052352, (4-trifluoromethoxy-phenoxy)-acetic acid, Acetic acid, [4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy]-, Maybridge1_006105, AE-641/13516020, SCHEMBL656941, HMS558N11, DTXSID60351323, 4-trifluoromethoxyphenoxyacetic acid, ALBB-035243, BBL028040, SBB040056, STK727412, AKOS000271180, PS-7646, (4-Trifluoromethoxyphenoxy)-acetic acid, SY109390, 2-(4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid, DB-055615, CS-0041702, ST50179908, 2-[4-(trifluoromethyloxy)phenoxy]ethanoic acid, A50573, A837616, 2-[4-(TRIFLUOROMETHOXY)PHENOXY]-ACETIC ACID

2-(4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)acetic acid is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and antiviral agents. Its trifluoromethoxy group enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. In agrochemical research, it serves as a precursor for herbicides and plant growth regulators. The compound is also employed in material science for modifying polymer properties and in liquid crystal formulations for display technologies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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