2-(Trifluoromethyl)acetophenone
[CAS# 709-21-7]

Identification

• Name: 2-(Trifluoromethyl)acetophenone
• Synonyms: 3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-phenylpropan-1-one
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₇F₃O
• Molecular Weight: 188.15
• CAS Registry Number: 709-21-7
• EC Number: 813-502-7

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.58 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.222±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 37.5-38.5 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 102-106 ºC (10 Torr)^***
• Flash point: 75.6±18.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Yagupol'skii, L. M.; Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii 1963, V33, P309-14.

^*** Yokozawa, Tsutomu; Nippon Kagaku Kaishi 1985, (11), P2202-4.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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