3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid ethyl ester
[CAS# 76783-59-0]

Identification

• Name: 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: Ethyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate; Ethyl m-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₉F₃O₂
• Molecular Weight: 218.17
• CAS Registry Number: 76783-59-0
• EC Number: 642-770-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.26 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.230±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 28-29 ºC (0.19 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 75.3±19.6 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Al-Aseer, Munther A.; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1985, V50(15), P2715-19.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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