Molekula
2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid 98.5%
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2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is a fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It has a CAS number of 657-06-7, a molecular formula of ClC6H3(CF3)CO2H, and a molecular weight of 224.56 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries a warning signal word as an irritant to the skin, eyes and respiratory system. Molekula supplies 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white solid |
| Assay | ≥98% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 0 °C |
| Transport Class | Not regulated |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 49574378 |
| CAS Number | 657-06-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid |
| EC Number | 629-974-0 |
| Molecular Formula | ClC6H3(CF3)CO2H |
| Molecular Weight | 224.56 |
| Exact Mass | 223.9852 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)C(=O)O)Cl |
| InChIKey | WLXRKCGYQAKHSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H4ClF3O2/c9-6-2-1-4(8(10,11)12)3-5(6)7(13)14/h1-3H,(H,13,14) |
| PubChem CID | 688182 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2916.39.7900 |
| Tariff Code | 2916399090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P332+313 IF skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- benzoic acid, 2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-
- Maybridge1_003457
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid used for?
It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is ClC6H3(CF3)CO2H with a molecular weight of 224.56 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
What grade is available?
Available in 98.5% purity, suitable for research and industrial synthesis.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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