Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3,5-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol (CAS: 79538-20-8)?
Answer
3,5-Difluorobenzyl alcohol is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 168.07 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents. Chemically, it is highly reactive, especially towards nucleophiles, and can undergo reactions such as esterification and reduction.
About
CAS No
79538-20-8
English Name
3,5-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula
C7H6F2O
Molecular Weight
144.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C=C1F)F)CO
InChIKey
LOGIHEKXJKHXEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
