[3,5-bis-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid, CAS No. 85068-33-3

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85068-33-3

Catalog No. EBD867616

CAS 85068-33-3

Name [3,5-bis-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-benzeneaceticacid [3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]aceticacid 3,5-Di(trifluoromethyl)phenylaceticacid 3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenylaceticacid 3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenylaceticacid [3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetate 3,5-Bis-(Trifluoromethyl)-PhenylaceticAcid rarechemalbo0246 timtec-bbsbb001068 mbt-paa 2-[3,5-di(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]aceticacid 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenylaceticaicid [3,5-bis-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-aceticacid 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzeneaceticacid 3,5-trifluoromethylphenylaceticacid 2-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)aceticacid

Molecular Formula: C10H6F6O2

Molecular Weight: 272.14

MDL Number: MFCD00009908

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetic acid is an organic compound characterized by a phenylacetic acid core substituted with two strongly electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl groups at the 3 and 5 positions. This structure imparts unique electronic and physicochemical properties, making it a valuable building block in advanced material synthesis. Its primary application is in the field of organic electronics and optoelectronics. The molecule serves as a key precursor for the synthesis of various functional materials, particularly in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). The electron-deficient nature of the bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl moiety is crucial for tuning the energy levels (HOMO/LUMO) of the resulting materials, such as electron-transporting materials (ETMs) or host materials in OLED devices, to improve charge injection, transport, and overall device efficiency. Beyond its role in materials chemistry, this compound is also utilized as a versatile synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. The carboxylic acid group allows for further derivatization into esters, amides, or other functional groups, enabling its incorporation into more complex molecular architectures for both material science and pharmaceutical research applications.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 121-123 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 227.7 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 91.5 °C

Density: 1.479 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to beige powder