Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenol (CAS: 779-88-4)?
Answer
2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenol (CAS: 779-88-4) is a colorless crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 224.14 g/mol. It has low water solubility but good solubility in organic solvents such as acetone and methanol. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can react with strong bases to form trifluoromethyl phenol salts. It has high reactivity towards nucleophiles and can be used as a precursor in various organic syntheses.
About
CAS No
779-88-4
English Name
2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenol
Molecular Formula
C8H4F6O
Molecular Weight
230.11 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)O)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
OJOPQGWFLQVKDU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-01 18:55
