CAS Number: 462-06-6
Molecular Formula: C6H5F
Molecular Weight: 96.10
IUPAC Name: Fluorobenzene
Other Names: Phenyl fluoride, Monofluorobenzene
Fluorobenzene is the chemical compound with the formula C6H5F, often abbreviated PhF. This species is a derivative of benzene, with a single fluorine atom attached.
Its melting point is -44 °C, which is lower than that of benzene, indicative of the remarkable effect of fluorination on the intermolecular interactions as seen throughout organofluorine chemistry. In contrast, the boiling points of PhF and benzene differ by only 4 °C.
