Description

3-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 87407-12-3) is a high-purity fluorinated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C₇H₄F₃NO₂. This compound features a trifluoromethyl group at the 3-position and a carboxylic acid moiety at the 2-position of the pyridine ring, offering unique reactivity for advanced synthetic applications. It is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with ≥95% purity (HPLC), ideal for pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical research, and material science. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to ensure stability. Available in research quantities (100mg to 10g) with optional certificates of analysis (CoA).

Properties

• CAS Number: 87407-12-3
• Complexity: 204
• IUPAC Name: 3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4F3NO2/c8-7(9,10)4-2-1-3-11-5(4)6(12)13/h1-3H,(H,12,13)
• InChI Key: DMWLBOPLZYJGPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 191.01941286
• Molecular Formula: C7H4F3NO2
• Molecular Weight: 191.11
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(N=C1)C(=O)O)C(F)(F)F
• Topological: 50.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 191.01941286
• Synonyms: 87407-12-3, 3-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid, DTXSID70530647, DTXCID00481436, 689-828-7, 3-(Trifluoromethyl)picolinic acid, 3-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-Trifluoromethylpicolinic acid, 3-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-2-PICOLINIC ACID, MFCD07375386, 3-(Trifluoromethy)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 3-Trifluoromethyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-(trifluoromethyl)-, 3-Trifluoromethylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Trifluoromethylpyridine-2-carboxylic Acid;, SCHEMBL286833, SCHEMBL5325529, 3-(Trifluoromethyl)picolinicacid, trifluoromethyl-2-picolinic acid, BBL102311, SBB053032, STL556110, AKOS005064018, AB41844, AC-3039, CS-W003406, NA-0812, SY003642, DB-031395, 3-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridine carboxylic acid, T3155, 3-(trifluoromethyl)-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, EN300-101921, 3-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 97%, Z1201624107

Application

3-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid serves as a key building block in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of trifluoromethylated heterocycles, which are prevalent in bioactive molecules. Its carboxylic acid group enables facile derivatization via amidation or esterification, while the electron-withdrawing CF₃ group enhances metabolic stability in drug candidates. Researchers also utilize it in ligand design for catalysis and as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystals in optoelectronic materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301 (95.3%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 3 (95.3%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.7%)

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