Description

2-[3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]acetonitrile (CAS No. 157764-10-8) is a high-purity, specialty chemical with the molecular formula C₈H₄ClF₃N₂. This compound features a pyridine core substituted with a chloro group at the 3-position, a trifluoromethyl group at the 5-position, and an acetonitrile moiety at the 2-position, making it a versatile intermediate for synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Its unique structure is ideal for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and as a building block for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this product is rigorously tested for quality and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in demanding applications. Packaged under inert gas to maintain stability, it is supplied in amber glass vials or bulk quantities to suit your research needs.

Properties

• CAS Number: 157764-10-8
• Complexity: 245
• IUPAC Name: 2-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H4ClF3N2/c9-6-3-5(8(10,11)12)4-14-7(6)1-2-13/h3-4H,1H2
• InChI Key: QSFVBRUYPUNIPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 220.0015103
• Molecular Formula: C8H4ClF3N2
• Molecular Weight: 220.58
• SMILES: C1=C(C=NC(=C1Cl)CC#N)C(F)(F)F
• Topological: 36.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 220.0015103
• Synonyms: 2-(3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile, 2-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]acetonitrile, 696-141-6, 157764-10-8, [3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]acetonitrile, 2-[3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]-acetonitrile, MFCD08444379, (3-Chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-2-yl)-acetonitrile, 3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridineacetonitrile, 2-Pyridineacetonitrile, 3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-, 2-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]acetonitrile, SCHEMBL784481, 3-CHLORO-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PYRIDINE-2-ACETONITRILE, DTXSID80585401, HGA76410, AKOS015848642, AB45261, FE-0718, SY168900, DB-301754, CS-0215502, EN300-25462, F83075, (3-chloro-5-trifluormethyl-pyridin-2-yl)-acetonitrile, [3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl] acetonitrile, [3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]acetonitrile, 2-[3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]acetonitrile, 3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-(cyanomethyl)pyridine; [3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]acetonitrile; 2-(3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile

Application

2-[3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]acetonitrile is a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its reactive nitrile group and halogenated pyridine core enable efficient derivatization for drug discovery and crop protection agents. Researchers also utilize this compound in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex heterocyclic scaffolds. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability, making it valuable for optimizing lead compounds in medicinal chemistry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

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

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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