Compound Q&A
How is 1,2-Difluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (CAS: 32137-19-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,2-Difluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene is typically synthesized via fluorination of 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. The reaction is selective and yields the desired compound with good efficiency. The process requires careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yield and purity.
About
CAS No
32137-19-2
English Name
1,2-Difluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
Molecular Formula
C7H3F5
Molecular Weight
182.09 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)F)F
InChIKey
MVCGQTYWLZSKSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
