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4-Fluoro-3-methylphenol

98%

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Linear Formula:
FC6H3(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
126.13
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.515 (lit.)

bp

76 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

32 °C (lit.)

density

1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

fluoro

SMILES string

Cc1cc(O)ccc1F

InChI

1S/C7H7FO/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8/h2-4,9H,1H3

InChI key

RVYGYYVGWSCWGY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

4-Fluoro-3-methylphenol was used to detect the aromatic metabolites in methanogenic m-cresol-degrading consortium. It was also used in the preparation of 8-fluoronaphthoquinone via Friedel Crafts acylation reaction with maleic anhydride.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

206.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

97 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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