3-Trifluoromethylphenol Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−2-−1.8 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

178-179 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.333 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

0.56 mm Hg ( 40 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.458(lit.)

Flash point:

165 °F

storage temp. 

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

form 

Liquid

pka

8.68(at 25℃)

color 

Clear yellow

Water Solubility 

insoluble

BRN 

2045663

InChIKey

UGEJOEBBMPOJMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

2.95 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

98-17-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Phenol, 3-(trifluoromethyl)-(98-17-9)

EPA Substance Registry System

3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol (98-17-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi,T

Risk Statements 

37/38-41-34-24/25-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-39-45-36/37/39

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

GP3510000

Hazard Note 

Irritant

TSCA 

T

HazardClass 

TOXIC

HazardClass 

8

HS Code 

29081990

MSDS

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3-Trifluoromethylphenol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Clear colourless to light yellow liquid

Uses

5-Trifluoromethylphenol, is a versatile buidiling block used for the synthesis of various chemical compounds, including pesticides. It can be utilized for the preparation of potassium methyl 1-(substituted phenoxyacetoxy)alkylphosphonatehaving herbicidal activities.

Uses

3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol (3-Hydroxybenzotrifluoride) was used in the preparation of travoprost (antiglaucoma agent).

Definition

ChEBI: 3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol is a member of (trifluoromethyl)benzenes.

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