Methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate
[CAS# 2557-13-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Methyl ester compound
• Name: Methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate
• Synonyms: 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₇F₃O₂
• Molecular Weight: 204.15
• CAS Registry Number: 2557-13-3
• EC Number: 607-745-6

Properties

• Density: 1.29
• Boiling point: 93-95 ºC (20 torr)
• Refractive index: 1.452-1.454
• Flash point: 40 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R10;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S16;S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411