CAS: 214463-10-2

2-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)furan is a naphthoquinone that is used as a reagent in the synthesis of aromatic compounds. It can be used in the conversion of benzofurans to anilines and benzoins to phenols. 2-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)furan has been shown to have cytotoxic properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit DNA synthesis and protein synthesis. This compound also binds covalently with DNA, thereby inhibiting transcription and replication.