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2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

95%

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Linear Formula:
CF3C6F4OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
234.07
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.414 (lit.)

bp

163-164 °C (lit.)

density

1.713 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1c(F)c(F)c(c(F)c1F)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C7HF7O/c8-2-1(7(12,13)14)3(9)5(11)6(15)4(2)10/h15H

InChI key

HZQGKHUTYHEFBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenol (Perfluoro-p-cresol), an organofluorine compound, is an aryl fluorinated building block. It is a colorless liquid having hygroscopic properties and a faintly phenolic odor. It has been prepared by using octafluorotoluene as starting reagent. Various physical properties (density, refractive index, freezing point and boiling point) of 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenol have been reported.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

179.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

82 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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