CAS 2118332-08-2: 2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic Anhydride

2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic anhydride

2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic anhydride is a carboxylic acid that has a molecular weight of 172.2. It is the carboxylic acid analog of benzoic anhydride, and can be used to synthesize esters or formulae. 2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic anhydride also has dehydrating properties and is capable of converting alcohols into esters, which are useful in organic synthesis. This reagent can also be used to prepare macrolactones by reacting with lactones. 2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic anhydride is often used as a haloalkylating agent for the preparation of compounds that contain halogen atoms.