1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone

• CAT Number: L024153
• CAS Number: 5860-95-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H4ClF3O
• Molecular Weight: 208.56
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H4ClF3O/c9-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(13)8(10,11)12/h1-4H
• InChIKey: RAOQEOLDFDHACL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)C(F)(F)F)Cl

1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone is a trifluoromethyl ketone widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical research, valued for its unique electronic properties due to the trifluoromethyl and chlorophenyl groups. This compound serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing bioactive molecules, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability. It is often employed in medicinal chemistry for developing potential therapeutic agents and agrochemicals, providing a reactive framework that supports the design of compounds with targeted biological activity.