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4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid

4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid chemical structure
CAS Number455-24-3
FormulaCF3C6H4CO2H
Mol. Weight190.12 g/mol

What is 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid?

4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 455-24-3 and molecular formula CF3C6H4CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid was used in the synthesis of salicylanilide 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoates via N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide coupling in dry N,N-dimethylformamide1. It was used as internal standard during the ultra trace analysis of fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acids by GC/MS method2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CF3C6H4CO2H

Molecular Weight

190.12 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

219-220 °C(lit.)

EC Number

207-242-8

WGK Germany

3

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