5-Fluoro-4-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid

5-Fluoro-4-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid, identified by CAS 2244107-74-0, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H6F4O3 and a molecular weight of 238.14 g/mol. It features a benzoic acid core substituted with a fluorine atom, a methoxy group, and a trifluoromethyl group. This compound is primarily utilized as a versatile building block and chemical intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the development and synthesis of novel fluorinated compounds in research and development settings. Its unique structural characteristics make it valuable for exploring structure-activity relationships and advancing chemical synthesis.

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