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Methyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate

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Linear Formula:
CF3C6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.451 (lit.)

bp

94-95 °C/21 mmHg (lit.)

mp

13-14 °C (lit.)

density

1.268 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C9H7F3O2/c1-14-8(13)6-2-4-7(5-3-6)9(10,11)12/h2-5H,1H3

InChI key

VAZWXPJOOFSNLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate is an ester. The reduction of methyl (4-trifluoromethyl)benzoate catalyzed by MoO2Cl2 was reported.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

179.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

82 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Silane/ MoO2Cl2 as an efficient system for the reduction of esters.
Fernandes AC and Rom?o CC.
J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem., 253(1), 96-98 (2006)

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