Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-(4-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 641571-13-3)?
Answer
3-(4-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 334.12 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like DMSO and DMF. It exhibits moderate reactivity and is stable under normal conditions but can be sensitive to strong bases. This compound has a pKa value of around 3.5, indicating it is a weak acid.
About
CAS No
641571-13-3
English Name
3-(4-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H9F3N2O2
Molecular Weight
270.21 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CN(C=N1)C2=CC(=CC(=C2)C(F)(F)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
ZQOCDOFDUXPNGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-08 00:00
