Description

3-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol (CAS No. 177596-38-2) is a high-purity fluorinated phenolic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₄F₄O₂. This specialty chemical features a unique combination of fluorine and trifluoromethoxy substituents on a phenol backbone, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant containers under inert gas to maintain stability. Ideal for researchers developing novel fluorinated materials, this compound offers exceptional reactivity for electrophilic aromatic substitution and coupling reactions. Available in quantities from 100mg to 10kg with customizable packaging options.

Properties

• CAS Number: 177596-38-2
• Complexity: 170
• IUPAC Name: 3-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4F4O2/c8-5-3-4(12)1-2-6(5)13-7(9,10)11/h1-3,12H
• InChI Key: UTFSPWRTXCDUIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 196.01474201
• Molecular Formula: C7H4F4O2
• Molecular Weight: 196.10
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)F)OC(F)(F)F
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 196.01474201
• Synonyms: 3-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol, 177596-38-2, DTXSID90382605, DTXCID70333630, 678-836-6, Phenol, 3-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-, MFCD06660342, 3-FLUORO-4-TRIFLUOROMETHOXYPHENOL, SCHEMBL1253983, SCHEMBL2094170, 3-fluoro-4-trifluromethoxyphenol, 3-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromehoxy)phenol, SBB091956, AKOS015956781, CS-W010607, DS-14291, SY050858, F1009, EN300-7397706

Application

This fluorinated phenol derivative serves as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for developing CNS-active compounds and PET radiotracers. Its electron-withdrawing substituents make it valuable for creating thermally stable liquid crystals and specialty polymers. Researchers also utilize it as a precursor for agrochemicals and as a modifier in surface chemistry applications.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (83.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (83.3%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (83.3%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (83.3%)

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