3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid

CAS NO.：121602-93-5
Empirical Formula: C7H3F3O2
Molecular Weight: 176.09
MDL number: MFCD00074962
EINECS: 624-063-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-04-01 18:08:31

What is 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow crystal powder

The Uses of 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid

3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid is an isomer of 2,3,6-Trifluorobenzoic acid (T790050), and both are deriatives of Benzoic acid (B203900). 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid is also part of a group of compounds that have potential inhibitory activity towards d-amino acid oxidases, deeming them capable of treating mental disorders such as schizophrenia.

The Uses of 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid

3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid may be used in chemical synthesis.

Properties of 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid

Melting point:	97-99 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	116-118C/100Torr
Density	1,12g/cm
refractive index	1,471-1,473
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	powder to crystal
pka	3.46±0.10(Predicted)
color	White to Almost white
BRN	7476737
CAS DataBase Reference	121602-93-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trifluoro- (121602-93-5)

Safety information for 3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.