4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid
Also known as: 4-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)-, 4-carboxy-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoroacetophenone, 1-(4-carboxyphenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethan-1-one
4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid (CAS 58808-59-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H5F3O3 and a molecular weight of 218.129 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 178 °C, a boiling point of 313.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 143.4±27.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 58808-59-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-50028-7
- Molecular Formula
- C9H5F3O3
- Molecular Weight
- 218.129 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 178 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 313.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 143.4±27.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 218.019073 |
| PSA | 54.37000 |
| LogP | 2.10 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.494 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid?
The CAS number of 4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid is 58808-59-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid?
4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid has molecular formula C9H5F3O3 and molecular weight 218.129 g/mol.
Is 4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid hazardous?
4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid?
For 4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid, Upstream Products: Methyl trifluoroacetate, 1,4-Dibromobenzene, 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone; Downstream Products: 4-(Trifluoroacetyl)benzoyl chloride.
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