CH2CF3

CH2CF3 is a chemical formula representing a molecule containing two hydrogen atoms, one carbon atom, and three fluorine atoms. This specific arrangement of atoms suggests a trifluoroethyl group, a common functional group in organic chemistry. The trifluoroethyl group, often written as -CH2CF3, is characterized by the presence of a highly electronegative trifluoromethyl group (CF3) attached to a methylene group (CH2). The strong electron-withdrawing nature of the fluorine atoms significantly influences the chemical properties of molecules to which this group is attached. This can lead to increased acidity of nearby protons, altered reactivity, and modified physical properties such as boiling point and solubility. The trifluoroethyl group is found in various chemical compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science applications. Its incorporation into a molecule can enhance its stability, lipophilicity, and biological activity. For example, it is sometimes used as a bioisostere, a substituent or group with similar physical or chemical properties which produces broadly similar biological effects.