(3-Trifluoromethyl)phenylacetone

• CAT Number: R050879
• CAS Number: 21906-39-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H9F3O
• Molecular Weight: 202.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-2-propanone; 1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)acetone; 1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)propane-2-one; 1-(.alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha.-Trifluoro-m-tolyl)-2-propanone.
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9F3O/c1-7(14)5-8-3-2-4-9(6-8)10(11,12)13/h2-4,6H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: JPHQCDCEBDRIOL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F

(3-Trifluoromethyl)phenylacetone（Cat No.:R050879）is an organic compound featuring a phenyl ring substituted at the meta-position with a trifluoromethyl (CF₃) group and an adjacent acetone (phenylacetone) side chain. Its molecular formula is C₁₀H₉F₃O. The presence of the electron-withdrawing CF₃ group significantly influences the compound’s chemical reactivity and polarity, making it a useful intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It often participates in condensation, alkylation, and reductive amination reactions. This compound is typically a pale yellow liquid and must be handled with care due to potential toxicity and volatility under laboratory conditions.