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2-Fluoro-3-formyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid

CAS 2384294-38-4Formula C9H4F4O3MW 236.12PubChem 146035405

2-Fluoro-3-formyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is a fluorinated benzoic acid derivative featuring both formyl and trifluoromethyl groups, making it a versatile building block for synthetic organic chemistry research.

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InChIKey: JMHTVWGFBFYXMO-UHFFFAOYSA-NC9H4F4O3 | MW 236.12

Chemical Identity

Molecular Formula

C9H4F4O3

Molecular Weight

236.12 g/mol

Exact Mass

236.009657

PubChem CID

146035405

SMILES String

O=Cc1c(C(F)(F)F)ccc(C(=O)O)c1F

Names & Synonyms

E95665F629797
External Identifiers
MFCD32632261CS-0192004

Catalog Overview

2-Fluoro-3-formyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid, identified by CAS 2384294-38-4 and molecular formula C9H4F4O3, is a highly functionalized aromatic carboxylic acid. It features a fluorine atom, a formyl (aldehyde) group, and a trifluoromethyl group on a benzoic acid core. This unique combination of functional groups makes it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry research, particularly for the preparation of complex fluorinated compounds in medicinal chemistry and materials science. The aldehyde and carboxylic acid functionalities provide versatile sites for further chemical transformations.

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Physical Data

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Appearance

White to off-white crystalline powder

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

150.0 °C

Boiling Point

300.0 °C

Density

1.4 g/cm³

Water Solubility

Slightly soluble

Flash Point

160.0 °C

Applications / Classifications

Research intermediateCustom synthesis building block

Biological Target Reference

No verified biological target assignment. This compound is listed primarily as a research or synthetic intermediate.

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Handling and Storage
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