Description
Benzoyl fluoride, 4-(trifluoromethyl)- (CAS No. 368-94-5) is a high-purity fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C8H4F4O. This specialized chemical is widely utilized in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystal materials. Its IUPAC name, 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl fluoride, reflects its structural composition featuring a benzoyl fluoride group substituted with a trifluoromethyl moiety at the para position. This compound is characterized by its high reactivity as an acylating agent, making it valuable for introducing the 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl group into target molecules. Available in >98% purity (GC), it is supplied in rigorously controlled conditions to ensure stability and performance in sensitive applications. Proper handling under inert atmosphere is recommended due to its moisture sensitivity.
Properties
- CAS Number: 368-94-5
- Complexity: 191
- IUPAC Name: 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl fluoride
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H4F4O/c9-7(13)5-1-3-6(4-2-5)8(10,11)12/h1-4H
- InChI Key: RULVRLLGHXQORW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 192.01982740
- Molecular Formula: C8H4F4O
- Molecular Weight: 192.11
- SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)F)C(F)(F)F
- Topological: 17.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 192.01982740
- Synonyms: 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl fluoride, 368-94-5, Benzoyl fluoride, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-, EINECS 206-715-6, DTXSID3059898, DTXCID9039236, 206-715-6, p-Trifluoromethylbenzoyl fluoride, Benzoyl fluoride,4-(trifluoromethyl)-, MFCD00039230, starbld0009842, WT6K3FYP2M, SCHEMBL9069999, p-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl fluoride, Benzoyl fluoride, 4-trifluoromethyl-, SBB001788, 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl fluoride #, AKOS006229580, FS-5068, DB-049032, NS00042168
Application
4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl fluoride serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of trifluoromethyl-substituted aromatic compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical research where the CF3 group enhances metabolic stability. It finds application in materials science for creating advanced polymers with unique dielectric properties. The compound is also employed in agrochemical production for developing novel pesticides with improved environmental profiles.
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