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

2-Fluoro-3-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid, identified by CAS Number 2387102-13-6 and PubChem CID 151408328, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H6F4O3 and a molecular weight of 238.14 g/mol. This compound features a benzoic acid core substituted with a fluorine atom at position 2, a methoxy group at position 3, and a trifluoromethyl group at position 4. This specific arrangement of electron-withdrawing and electron-donating groups contributes to its distinct chemical properties and reactivity. As a functionalized intermediate, it is primarily utilized in synthetic organic chemistry for the construction of more complex molecules, often serving as a building block in the synthesis of novel compounds with potential biological or material science applications. Its trifluoromethyl and fluoro substituents are particularly relevant for modifying physicochemical properties like lipophilicity and metabolic stability in drug discovery research.

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