Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (CAS: 76783-59-0)?
Answer
Ethyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (CAS: 76783-59-0) is a white crystalline solid with a high melting point. Its molecular weight is approximately 231.14 g/mol. The compound is slightly soluble in water but has good solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is moderately reactive towards nucleophilic substitution, making it suitable for various synthetic transformations in organic chemistry.
About
CAS No
76783-59-0
English Name
Ethyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H9F3O2
Molecular Weight
218.17 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
MHNBTKIAHHECCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 10:54
