Description

2-Chloro-4-methylbenzotrifluoride (CAS No. 74483-46-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₆ClF₃. This versatile chemical is widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and advanced material research. Its unique trifluoromethyl and chloro functional groups make it a valuable intermediate for developing specialty chemicals. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >97% purity, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and academic laboratories. Supplied in sealed containers to maintain stability, this compound is ideal for researchers seeking reliable performance in synthetic applications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 74483-46-8
• Complexity: 155
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-4-methyl-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6ClF3/c1-5-2-3-6(7(9)4-5)8(10,11)12/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: OHDYNLHQHOFWGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 194.0110124
• Molecular Formula: C8H6ClF3
• Molecular Weight: 194.58
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F)Cl
• Monoisotopic Mass: 194.0110124
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-4-methylbenzotrifluoride, 74483-46-8, DTXSID40371483, DTXCID00322517, 639-337-9, 2-chloro-4-methyl-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene, MFCD00190112, 3-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)toluene, SCHEMBL144068, SCHEMBL1043249, SCHEMBL15286208, SCHEMBL15286210, SCHEMBL27847119, SBB091798, AKOS006228382, AC-4129, CS-W015733, DS-2723, PS-8288, 2-chloro4-methyl-1-trifluoromethylbenzene, SY061858, 2-Chloro-4-methylbenzotrifluoride, 97+%, 2-Chloro-4-methyl-1-trifluoromethylbenzene, DB-055883, ST50407371

2-Chloro-4-methylbenzotrifluoride serves as a key building block in pharmaceutical intermediates and crop protection agents. Its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group enhances reactivity in cross-coupling reactions. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of liquid crystals and specialty polymers. The chloro substituent allows for further functionalization via nucleophilic substitution.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

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

Precautionary Statements

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

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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