2-Bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
[CAS# 177420-64-3]

Identification

• Name: 2-Bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-6-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₄BrF₃O₂
• Molecular Weight: 269.02
• CAS Registry Number: 177420-64-3
• EC Number: 807-920-9

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.46 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.773±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 129-130 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 272.4±40.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 118.6±27.3 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Schlosser, Manfred; European Journal of Organic Chemistry 2006, (3), P729-734.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335