Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (CAS: 2557-13-3)?
Answer
Methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate is a colorless to light yellow crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 228.14 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 2.9 and a melting point of 65-66°C. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is an electrophilic aromatic compound and is relatively stable but can undergo substitution reactions under certain conditions.
About
CAS No
2557-13-3
English Name
Methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H7F3O2
Molecular Weight
204.15 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
QQHNNQCWKYFNAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
