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3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
[Skin]

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
[Ingestion]

The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

Causes respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 26 36
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.
[Respirators]

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
[Appearance]

White solid.
[Solubility in water]

Soluble
[Melting Point]

91 - 92
[Boiling Point]

272
[pKa/pKb]

3.82 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.12
[Product Name]

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid
[Synonyms]

a,a,a-Trifluoro-m-anisic acid
m-Trifluoromethoxybenzoic acid
[CAS]

"CASEN_1014-81-9.htm">1014-81-9
[Formula]

C8H5F3O3
[Molecular Weight]

206.12
[EINECS]

213-802-2
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2579574
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride.