Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanone (CAS: 349-76-8)?
Answer
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1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanone is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for drug development. It also finds applications in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. Due to its unique chemical properties, it is utilized in organic chemistry for creating derivatives with enhanced biological activity and functional group versatility.
About
CAS No
349-76-8
English Name
1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanone
Molecular Formula
C9H7F3O
Molecular Weight
188.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
ABXGMGUHGLQMAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09