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3-(Trifluoromethyl)aniline is a compound with the molecular formula CF3C6H4NH2. It is an aromatic amine.
3-(Trifluoromethyl)aniline is an intermediate in the production of the herbicide fluometuron. It is synthesized from benzotrifluoride via nitration followed by reduction to meta-H2NC6H4CF3. 3-(Trifluoromethyl)aniline is then converted to the urea, fluometuron.
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