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C8H7F3O
176.14 g/mol
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Alpha-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol

CAS340-06-7EC206-430-7
Category
Other
Compound Class
n.a
Primary Use
research reagent

This compound is an aromatic alcohol featuring a trifluoromethyl group attached to the benzylic carbon. It is commonly used as a building block or intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research.

pharmaceutical intermediateresearch reagentorganic synthesis building block

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenylethanol

InChIKey

VNOMEAQPOMDWSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C(F)(F)F)O

Synonyms (27)
  • 2,2,2-Trifluorophenylethanol
  • phenyltrifluoromethylcarbinol