2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid

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2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid Structure
2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid structure
Common Name 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid
CAS Number 1979-29-9 Molecular Weight 206.119
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 231.6±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C8H5F3O3 Melting Point 78 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 93.9±25.9 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

Summary: 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid, also known as 2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid, has a molecular formula of C8H5F3O3 and a molecular weight of 206.119. Its CAS number is 1979-29-9, with a melting point of 78°C and a boiling point of 231.6±35.0°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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Name 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 231.6±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 78 °C
Molecular Formula C8H5F3O3
Molecular Weight 206.119
Flash Point 93.9±25.9 °C
Exact Mass 206.019073
PSA 46.53000
LogP 2.53
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.478
InChIKey JMYSPFGUBNENSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C(O)c1ccccc1OC(F)(F)F

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H319
Precautionary Statements P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes Xi:Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S37/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
HS Code 2918990090

 Synthetic Route

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2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid Structure

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CAS#:1979-29-9

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Literature: European Journal of Organic Chemistry, , # 4 p. 691 - 695

 Precursor & DownStream

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Precursor  2

DownStream  2

 Customs

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HS Code 2918990090
Summary 2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

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RARECHEM AL BO 0449
o-trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid
2-TtrifluoroMethoxybenzoicacid
α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-anisic acid
2-Trifluormethoxy-benzoesaeure
QVR BOXFFF
o-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid
2-trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid
2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid
MFCD00052325

 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid | FAQ

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Q: What is the English name of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: The English name of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid is 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid.
Q: What is the melting point of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: Melting point of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid is 78 °C.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: Safety information for 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid: S26-S36/37/39-S37/39.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: Molecular formula of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid is C8H5F3O3.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: Boiling point of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid is 231.6±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the downstream products of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid: 162046-61-9;175278-07-6.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: InChIKey of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid is JMYSPFGUBNENSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid have?
A: English synonyms of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid: RARECHEM AL BO 0449, o-trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid, 2-TtrifluoroMethoxybenzoicacid, α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-anisic acid, 2-Trifluormethoxy-benzoesaeure, QVR BOXFFF, o-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid, 2-trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid, 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid, MFCD00052325.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: CAS number of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid is 1979-29-9.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid is O=C(O)c1ccccc1OC(F)(F)F.

 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acidfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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