Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
455-24-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H5F3O2 |
| Formula Weight: | 190.12 |
| CAS No.: | 455-24-3 |
4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid (CAS 407-95-2, C8H5F3O2) is a key fluorinated aromatic intermediate synthesized via oxidation of p-trifluoromethyltoluene. It serves as a critical building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
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