4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol CAS 120355-08-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.120355-08-0
Molecular FormulaC8H4F6O2
Molecular Weight246.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol CAS 120355-08-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol (CAS 120355-08-0), molecular formula C8H4F6O2 and molecular weight 246.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H4F6O2, 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 246.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H4F6O2
Molecular Weight246.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1991
Halogen ContentF-containing

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