Compound Q&A
What industries use Methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (CAS: 2557-13-3)?
Answer
Methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate is used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate for the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. It is also utilized in the polymer industry for producing functionalized polymers and in sensor technology for detecting specific chemical species. Additionally, it finds applications in the semiconductor industry in certain etching processes.
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
