Compound Q&A
What is 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS: 447-61-0)?
Answer
2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H5F3CO. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong aromatic odor. It is commonly used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in the food industry and as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals.
About
CAS No
447-61-0
English Name
2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C8H5F3O
Molecular Weight
174.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C=O)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
ZDVRPKUWYQVVDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 23:06
