2-Amino-2-[2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid

2-Amino-2-[2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid (CAS 1270316-02-3) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H7F4NO2 and a molecular weight of 237.15 g/mol. It features an amino acid core substituted with a phenyl group that is further functionalized with a fluorine atom and a trifluoromethyl group at specific positions. This unique combination of functional groups makes it a versatile building block in the synthesis of various fluorinated compounds, which are often sought after in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research due to their altered physicochemical properties. As a functionalized intermediate, it can participate in a range of reactions, including peptide coupling, amidation, and further derivatization of the aromatic ring.

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