Compound Q&A
How is 1-Chloro-4-(methylsulfanyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (CAS: 957066-04-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Chloro-4-(methylsulfanyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene is synthesized by a multi-step process, starting with 4-(methylthio)benzene and chlorination followed by trifluoromethylation. This involves the use of Lewis acids like aluminum chloride as catalysts. The synthetic route typically yields a high percentage of the desired product with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
957066-04-5
English Name
1-Chloro-4-(methylsulfanyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClF3S
Molecular Weight
226.64999999999995 g/mol
SMILES
CSC1=CC(=C(C=C1)Cl)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
VQFCKGHPKGUMLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-08 04:51
