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- 4,4,4-Trichlorobutanoic acid
- Butanoic acid, 4,4,4-trichloro-
- Butyric acid, 4,4,4-trichloro-
4,4,4-Trichlorobutyric acid is a trichloromethyl derivative of an aliphatic fatty acid. It is a colorless liquid that has a melting point of -76°C and a boiling point of 105°C. The compound is used as an optical isomer for the production of carboxylic acids and esters. Its benzyl group makes it soluble in organic solvents such as ether or chloroform. 4,4,4-Trichlorobutyric acid can be used as an acid catalyst for the esterification reaction of alcohols with carboxylic acids. It yields high yields when esterifying propionic acid with benzyl alcohol.
Chemical properties
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