2-Methyl-4-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)benzoic acid

2-Methyl-4-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)benzoic acid, identified by CAS 2624135-50-6 and molecular formula C10H7F5O2, is a synthetic organic compound. It features a benzoic acid core substituted with a methyl group at position 2 and a pentafluoroethyl group at position 4. The incorporation of the highly electronegative pentafluoroethyl moiety can confer distinct physicochemical properties, such as enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability, to molecules synthesized from it. This makes it a valuable intermediate for researchers in the synthesis of novel chemical entities across various fields, including medicinal chemistry, agrochemical development, and advanced materials science. Its specific structural features enable precise modifications in targeted synthetic pathways for research purposes.

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