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What are the physical and chemical properties of [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonyl chloride (CAS: 127162-96-3)?
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[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonyl chloride is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 354.14 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents like dichloromethane and acetonitrile. This compound is highly reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles, and can undergo substitution reactions. It is stable under normal temperature and pressure conditions but requires handling in a fume hood to avoid inhalation and skin contact.
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CAS No
127162-96-3
English Name
[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClF3O2S
Molecular Weight
258.65 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(F)(F)F)CS(=O)(=O)Cl
InChIKey
WIGCBGFBBRJTLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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