Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
120985-68-4
Standard:
ChP,
5-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is a key fluorinated aromatic intermediate used in organic synthesis. Its molecular formula is C9H7F3O2, and the CAS number is 1066-84-4. Production typically involves trifluoromethylation of toluene derivatives.
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