Chemical Properties
Clear colourless to light yellow liquid
Uses
3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol (3-Hydroxybenzotrifluoride) was used in the preparation of travoprost (antiglaucoma agent).
Uses
5-Trifluoromethylphenol, is a versatile buidiling block used for the synthesis of various chemical compounds, including pesticides. It can be utilized for the preparation of potassium methyl 1-(substituted phenoxyacetoxy)alkylphosphonatehaving herbicidal activities.
Definition
ChEBI: 3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol is a member of (trifluoromethyl)benzenes.
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.
