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3-Bromobenzotrifluoride (CAS 401-78-5)

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Alternate Names:
1-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene
CAS Number:
401-78-5
Molecular Weight:
225.01
Molecular Formula:
C7H4BrF3
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3-Bromobenzotrifluoride appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid. While it mixes well with organic solvents such as dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, and acetone, it doesn′t dissolve in water. This compound serves as a chemical reagent, notably in the creation of aryl halides. One application involves its use in cross-coupling reactions where an aryl bromide interacts with an organopalladium complex, producing an aryl triflate. Due to its thermal stability, 3-Bromobenzotrifluoride is a preferred choice for synthesis processes. Its distinct properties make it versatile for several roles, from a reagent in organic synthesis to a solvent in chromatography, a probe in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and even a derivatizing agent in mass spectrometry. Additionally, it can be employed in assessing the biological effects of various substances, including pesticides.


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3-Bromobenzotrifluoride, 500 g

sc-280353
500 g
$86.00