2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

CAS: 88-16-4

Ref. 3D-FC37538

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride
• Synonyms: 1-Chloro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene, 2-(Trifluoromethyl)chlorobenzene, 2-Chloro(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene, 2-Chloro-1-trifluoromethylbenzene, 2-Chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene, 2-Chloro-Α,Α,Α-Trifluorotoluene, 2-Trifluoromethylphenyl chloride, Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-, Chlorobenzotrifluoride, NSC 10307, O-(Trifluoromethyl)Chlorobenzene, O-Chloro-Alpha,Alpha,Alpha-Trifluorotoluene, O-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, O-Trifluoromethylphenyl Chloride, Toluene, o-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-, o-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene
• CAS: 88-16-4

Description

2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is a chemical compound with the molecular formula ClF3. It is a colorless gas at room temperature and has a strong unpleasant odor. 2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of other organic compounds, such as biphenyl and dyes. It also reacts with hydrogen chloride to form hydrogen fluoride and chlorine. The reaction mechanism for this process is not completely understood, but it may involve the intermediates chloroform or phosgene.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₄ClF₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4ClF3/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9,10)11/h1-4H
• InChI key: InChIKey=DGRVQOKCSKDWIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: FC(F)(F)c1ccccc1Cl