Description

2-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic nitrile building block distinguished by its nitro and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular frameworks for advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the nitro and trifluoromethoxy groups.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules in drug discovery programs, particularly for targets requiring fluorinated motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced electronic and display materials due to its rigid, substituted benzene core.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for further functionalization (e.g., reduction of nitro group, cyano group transformation).
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1003708-58-4
Molecular Formula	C8H3F3N2O3
Molecular Weight	232.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-nitrobenzonitrile; 2-Nitro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-nitro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzonitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high-purity material suitable for research and scale-up applications. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, is performed to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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