Chemical Properties
Clear colourless to light yellow liquid
Uses
3-Trifluoromethylphenol was used in the preparation of travoprost (antiglaucoma agent).
Definition
ChEBI: 3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol is a member of (trifluoromethyl)benzenes.
Application
3-Trifluoromethylphenol is used as an intermediate in pesticides, pharmaceuticals and dyes.
Hazard
3-Trifluoromethylphenol causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation. It may cause respiratory irritation.
Toxics Screening Level
The 25 mg/kg will be used as a surrogate for a LD50 in the equation from
R232(1 )(h) as follows. The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for m-trifluoromethylphenol is 0.08 μg/m3 with annual averaging.