Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzoic acid (CAS: 1201-31-6)?
Answer
2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzoic acid (CAS: 1201-31-6) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for the development of drugs with enhanced metabolic stability. It also finds applications in organic synthesis as a versatile intermediate and in the production of specialty chemicals due to its fluorinated structure and reactivity. Its use in food and industrial sectors is limited due to potential toxicity concerns.
About
CAS No
1201-31-6
English Name
2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H2F4O2
Molecular Weight
194.08 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1F)F)F)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
SFKRXQKJTIYUAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
