Description

2,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is a versatile fluorinated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the two trifluoromethyl groups, which are critical for modulating the reactivity and physical characteristics of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced stability and performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or possessing specific receptor binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a building block for creating novel ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis, enabling more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Material Science: Incorporated into the design of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials to fine-tune thermal stability, solubility, and optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry teams exploring new molecular entities and optimizing synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	1644-68-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3F6N
Molecular Weight	215.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,3-Di(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 2,3-Bistrifluoromethylpyridine; 2,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)pyridine (2,3-BTFMP); 2,3-BTFMP; 2,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)pyridine, 98+%; 2,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)pyridine, 98%
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial-scale applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are properly sealed and stored at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified on the label) to maintain stability and prevent loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.