Compound Q&A
How is 5-Chloro-2-fluorobenzotrifluoride (CAS: 89634-74-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
5-Chloro-2-fluorobenzotrifluoride is typically synthesized through the reaction of 2-fluorobenzamide with thionyl chloride followed by trifluoromethylation. The reaction often requires a catalyst and proceeds with high selectivity, yielding pure product with a good yield.
About
CAS No
89634-74-2
English Name
5-Chloro-2-fluorobenzotrifluoride
Molecular Formula
C7H3ClF4
Molecular Weight
198.55 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)C(F)(F)F)F
InChIKey
PFLGDQIWYTWKCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
