2,4,6-Trifluorophenol (CAS No: 2268-17-9) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Chlorhexidine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Phenol, 2,4,6-trifluoro-, Chlorhexidine Intermediate
CAS No: 2268-17-9
PubChem CID: 519974
Mol Formula: C6H3F3O
Mol Weight: 148.08 g/mol
Used in API: Chlorhexidine
IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-trifluorophenol
API Intermediate Description: 2,4,6-Trifluorophenol is a fluorinated aromatic compound where three fluorine atoms are substituted at the 2, 4, and 6 positions of a phenol ring. It is a highly reactive phenolic building block used in organic synthesis, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Its electron-withdrawing fluorine atoms increase acidity and influence reactivity in substitution and coupling reactions.
