Trichlorfon (C4H8Cl3O4P)

Trichlorfon (C4H8Cl3O4P; CAS 52-68-6) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Trichlorfon presents a C4 framework, halogen substitution. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Trichlorfon
CAS: 52-68-6
Formula: C4H8Cl3O4P
Approx. MW: 257.43
SMILES: COP(=O)(OC)C(O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID: 5853
Approx. carbons: C4

Trichlorfon structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2,2,2-trichloro-1-dimethoxyphosphorylethanol
Common names: TRICHLORFON; Metrifonate; 52-68-6; Chlorophos; Metriphonate; Trichlorphon; Methyl chlorophos; Chlorofos; Trichlorofon; Dylox
Molecular weight: 257.43
Exact mass: 255.92
InChIKey: NFACJZMKEDPNKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 181 to 183 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 212 °F at 0.1 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 1.73 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Trichlorfon?

Trichlorfon has molecular formula C4H8Cl3O4P. Molecular weight about 257.43 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Trichlorfon?

The CAS Registry Number for Trichlorfon is 52-68-6.

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References & tools

ChemicalHelper Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.