Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 261952-01-6)?
Answer
4-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is a solid with a crystalline form. It has a molecular weight of 228.11 g/mol. This compound is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like acetone and dichloromethane. It is reactive and can undergo typical carboxylic acid reactions such as esterification and acylation.
About
CAS No
261952-01-6
English Name
4-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H7F3O2
Molecular Weight
204.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
CAPKAYDTKWGFQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
