Description

6-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline-2-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound, supplied at a minimum purity of 97%, is specifically engineered to serve as a critical precursor in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research programs.
• Agrochemical Development: Used as a core scaffold in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters and charge transport materials.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorophores and molecular probes for bioimaging and diagnostic applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	1116339-60-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₄F₄N₂
Molecular Weight	240.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-quinolinecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-6-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)quinoline; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-fluoroquinoline-2-carbonitrile; 1116339-60-6; 6-Fluoro-4-trifluoromethylquinoline-2-carbonitrile; Quinoline-2-carbonitrile, 6-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 6-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-cyanoquinoline
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Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified standard of ≥97%. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.