This application discloses a method for synthesizing 2,4,5-trifluorophenylacetic acid, belonging to the field of organic
chemical technology. Using 1,2,4-trifluorobenzene as a
raw material, it reacts with tetrachloromethane and
boehmite-passivated aluminum
chloride to generate 2,4,5-trifluoro-(trichloromethyl)
benzene. After the reaction, the
oil phase is separated and extracted. An
aqueous solution of
zinc chloride is added dropwise to the
oil phase, causing the 2,4,5-trifluoro-(trichloromethyl)
benzene to hydrolyze to generate 2,4,5-trifluorobenzoyl
chloride. Then, azidomethane and
silver oxide are added, and the
acyl chloride is converted to a
carboxylic acid using the Arndt-Eistert reaction to generate 2,4,5-trifluorophenylacetic acid. This synthetic
route is simple to operate and streamlined, reducing the use of highly toxic intermediate raw materials, exhibiting low corrosivity and risk to equipment, reduced byproduct generation, and easier separation. It is a
safer, more
environmentally friendly, and
highly selective route for synthesizing 2,4,5-trifluorophenylacetic acid.