4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol

CAS NO.：1736-74-9
Empirical Formula: C8H7F3O2
Molecular Weight: 192.14
MDL number: MFCD00036029
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 10:25:48

What is 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

clear light pink liquid

The Uses of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol is used in biological processes as substrate specificity of inducible O-demethylase of Sporomusa ovata for methoxynaphthols, methoxyfuran and fluoroanisols under anaerobic conditions.

The Uses of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol may be used in chemical synthesis.

Definition

ChEBI: [4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methanol is an aromatic ether.

General Description

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol is an organic building block.

Properties of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol

Boiling point:	108 °C25 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.326 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.449(lit.)
Flash point:	209 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform, Methanol
form	Oil
pka	14.03±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	1.326
color	Clear Colourless
BRN	1950379
CAS DataBase Reference	1736-74-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	P-trifluoromethoxybenzyl alcohol(1736-74-9)

Safety information for 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral 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. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.