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What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-[(Trifluoromethyl)sulfanyl]benzoic acid (CAS: 330-17-6)?
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4-[(Trifluoromethyl)sulfanyl]benzoic acid is a white solid with a molecular weight of approximately 266.11 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 3.1. The compound is poorly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. It is reactive towards bases and can undergo sulfonation reactions.
About
CAS No
330-17-6
English Name
4-[(Trifluoromethyl)sulfanyl]benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H5F3O2S
Molecular Weight
222.19 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)SC(F)(F)F
InChIKey
UMOGQQWVQUQTQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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