2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

CAS: 40889-91-6

Ref. 3D-FC105273

Product Information

• Name: 2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenol
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenol, 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-[1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Ethoxy]-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Ethane
• CAS: 40889-91-6

Description

2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenol is a photoinduced, volatile, and soluble chemical that is used as an additive in food products. 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenol is synthesized from 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid by the addition of chlorine to form the trifluoromethyl group. The compound has been shown to have a quantum yield of 0.04% and can be obtained by liquid chromatography. 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenol has also been shown to be toxic at high concentrations in deionized water and other solvents.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 196.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₄ClF₃O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4ClF3O/c8-5-2-1-4(3-6(5)12)7(9,10)11/h1-3,12H
• InChI key: InChIKey=SUIZARUATMVYRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Oc1cc(C(F)(F)F)ccc1Cl