1,3,5-Trifluorobenzene was used in the synthesis of (-)-epicatechin and its 3-O-gallate. It is also used as an intermediate in organic chemical synthesis.
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Applications
1,3,5-Trifluorobenzene was used in the synthesis of (-)-epicatechin and its 3-O-gallate. It is also used as an intermediate in organic chemical synthesis.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- H.Z.Grotto; A.C.Vigoritto; J.F.Noronha; G.A.Lima. A new synthetic strategy for catechin-class polyphenols: concise synthesis of (-)-epicatechin and its 3-O-gallate. Chemical Communications. 2012, 48, (67),8425-8427
- T.E.Bull. Extended diffusion of 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene-d 3 and acetonitrile-d 3 by spin-lattice relaxation. J. Chem. Phys. 1975, 62, (1),222