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What are the physical and chemical properties of [4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid (CAS: 32857-62-8)?
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[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid is a white or light yellow crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 252.10 g/mol. It has a melting point of 125-128°C and is slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like chloroform and acetone. It is a weak acid and exhibits typical reactivity for carboxylic acids, such as esterification and acylation reactions.
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CAS No
32857-62-8
English Name
[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H7F3O2
Molecular Weight
204.15 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)O)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
HNORVZDAANCHAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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