1017778-08-3 | 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	95%	in stock	$98.00	$69.00
1g	95%	in stock	$184.00	$129.00
5g	95%	in stock	$599.00	$420.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AE20169
• Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid
• CAS Number: 1017778-08-3
• Molecular Formula: C11H9F3O2
• Molecular Weight: 230.1832
• MDL Number: MFCD09832288
• SMILES: OC(=O)/C=C/c1cc(ccc1C)C(F)(F)F

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid, also known as $name$, serves as a valuable building block in chemical synthesis. This compound is widely utilized in organic reactions to introduce the versatile cinnamic acid framework into various molecular structures. One key application of 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid is its role as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The trifluoromethyl group enhances the compound's chemical reactivity and can be further modified to introduce specific functionalities or stereochemistry into the final product.The unique combination of the methyl and trifluoromethyl groups in this cinnamic acid derivative imparts desirable properties to the synthesized molecules, making it a favored starting material in the development of novel organic compounds. Its distinct structural features and reactivity allow for the creation of diverse chemical entities with potential applications across various industries.