The IUPAC name of this chemical is 3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid. With the CAS registry number 725-89-3 and EINECS registry numbe 211-970-1, it is also named as Benzoic acid, 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-. In addition, the molecular formula is C₉H₄F₆O₂ and the molecular weight is 258.12. It is a kind of white to light yellow crystal powder and belongs to the classes of Fluorides; Boronic Acid series; Fluorobenzene; Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides; Salts; Benzoic acid; Miscellaneous; Benzotrifluoride Series; C9; Carbonyl Compounds; Carboxylic Acids. What's more, it should be stored in sealed container, and put them in a cool and dry place.

Physical properties about 3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid are: (1)ACD/LogP: 4.29; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.17; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.19; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 8.09; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 38.85; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 4.06; (9)#H bond acceptors: 2; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (12)Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.424; (14)Molar Refractivity: 43.14 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 168.9 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 17.1 ×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 26.6 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.527 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 89.2 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 48.66 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 223.9 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.0537 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of 3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid: it can be prepared by carbon dioxide and 1-bromo-3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-benzene. This reaction will need reagent BuLi and solvent diethyl ether. The yield is about 94% at reaction temperature of -75 °C.

Uses of 3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid: it can be used to get 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol. This reaction will need reagent LiAlH₄ and solvent diethyl ether. The reaction time is 3 hours by heating. The yield is about 90%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Although it is slightly harmful to the water, you can not let a large number of this products contact with the groundwater, the waterway or sewage system. If without government permission, do not put this material into surroundings.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: FC(F)(F)c1cc(cc(c1)C(F)(F)F)C(=O)O
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C9H4F6O2/c10-8(11,12)5-1-4(7(16)17)2-6(3-5)9(13,14)15/h1-3H,(H,16,17)
(3)InChIKey: HVFQJWGYVXKLTE-UHFFFAOYAR

The toxicity data is as follows: