Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl chloride (CAS: 883543-26-8)?
Answer
2-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl chloride is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. Its molecular weight is approximately 274.03 g/mol. It has a high boiling point of around 115°C and is slightly soluble in water. This compound is highly reactive due to the presence of the fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, making it prone to nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
883543-26-8
English Name
2-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C8H5ClF4
Molecular Weight
212.57 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)CCl)F
InChIKey
OZGWDDBROIXNRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-05 12:33
