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What are the physical and chemical properties of [(Difluoromethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid (CAS: 83494-32-0)?
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[(Difluoromethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid is a colorless to white crystalline solid. Its molecular weight is approximately 144.02 g/mol. It has a melting point around 115-117°C and is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol. It is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions. The compound is not flammable but should be handled with caution due to its reactivity.
About
CAS No
83494-32-0
English Name
[(Difluoromethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C3H4F2O2S
Molecular Weight
142.13 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(=O)O)SC(F)F
InChIKey
PUMOZGHFFIXBHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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