Ethyl 2-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetate

• CAT Number: L046393
• CAS Number: 721-63-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H11F3O2
• Molecular Weight: 232.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H11F3O2/c1-2-16-10(15)7-8-3-5-9(6-4-8)11(12,13)14/h3-6H,2,7H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BDVKGYOFECBKDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F

Ethyl 2-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetate(CAT: L046393) is an aromatic ester featuring a para-substituted trifluoromethylphenyl group linked to an ethyl acetate moiety. This compound is widely used as a synthetic intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and bioavailability, making it attractive for medicinal chemistry and lead optimization. Its ester functionality allows for easy conversion to carboxylic acids, amides, or alcohols via hydrolysis or reduction.