Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-Fluoro-4-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (CAS: 400-74-8)?
Answer
1-Fluoro-4-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 261.04 g/mol. It has a melting point of 108-109°C and is only slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is highly reactive due to the presence of the nitro and trifluoromethyl groups, which make it a strong electrophile in chemical reactions.
About
CAS No
400-74-8
English Name
1-Fluoro-4-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
Molecular Formula
C7H3F4NO2
Molecular Weight
209.1 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(F)(F)F)F
InChIKey
DNTHMWUMRGOJRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 13:51
