CAS 1221722-09-3

2-Methyl-4′-(trifluoromethyl)[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid

Description:

2-Methyl-4′-(trifluoromethyl)[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid is an organic compound characterized by its biphenyl structure, which consists of two phenyl rings connected by a single bond. The presence of a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) indicates that it can act as an acid, capable of donating protons in solution. The trifluoromethyl group (-CF3) is a notable feature, imparting unique electronic properties and enhancing the compound's lipophilicity, which can influence its reactivity and interactions in biological systems. The methyl group (-CH3) adds to the compound's steric profile, potentially affecting its solubility and stability. This compound may exhibit interesting chemical behavior due to the combination of electron-withdrawing and electron-donating groups, making it a subject of interest in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and materials science. Its specific applications and reactivity would depend on the context of its use, including potential roles in synthesis or as a building block in more complex chemical entities.

Formula: C₁₅H₁₁F₃O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C15H11F3O2/c1-9-12(3-2-4-13(9)14(19)20)10-5-7-11(8-6-10)15(16,17)18/h2-8H,1H3,(H,19,20)

InChI key: InChIKey=KEMKCGIGKRACQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC=C1C(O)=O)C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2

Synonyms:

• 2-Methyl-3-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)benzoic acid
• 2-Methyl-4′-(trifluoromethyl)[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid
• [1,1′-Biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid, 2-methyl-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-
• 2-Methyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]benzoic acid