Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (CAS: 131747-42-7)?
Answer
6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 248.08 g/mol. It has a pKa of 2.9 and is slightly soluble in water. This compound exhibits good stability in neutral and acidic solutions but is reactive in basic conditions. It is commonly used as a precursor in organic synthesis due to its high reactivity and unique electronic properties.
About
CAS No
131747-42-7
English Name
6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4F3NO2
Molecular Weight
191.11 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=NC(=C1)C(F)(F)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
OKBHXGBLXDNJJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
