C8H4ClF3O2
224.56 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning
2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
CAS657-06-7EC629-974-0
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Phenoxy herbicide intermediate
2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is an agrochemical compound used as an intermediate in the production of phenoxy herbicides. Phenoxy herbicides are widely applied in agriculture to control broadleaf weeds.
Phenoxy herbicide intermediate
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CAS 657-06-7
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
InChIKey
WLXRKCGYQAKHSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)C(=O)O)Cl
Synonyms (2)
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