Description

2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-Pyridin-3-Yl-Ethyl-Ammonium, Chloride is a high-purity, specialty fluorinated ammonium salt with a pyridine core, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a trifluoroethyl group, provides enhanced reactivity and stability, making it invaluable for introducing fluorine-containing motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise and reliable fluorinated intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or requiring metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom improves bioactivity and environmental persistence.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials to modify surface properties and dielectric constants.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-Up: A vital starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) performing custom synthesis for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-Pyridin-3-Yl-Ethyl-Ammonium, Chloride
CAS No.	1138011-22-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10ClF3N2
Molecular Weight	238.64 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridinemethanaminium, N-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-, chloride; N-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)-3-pyridinemethanaminium chloride; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)ethan-1-aminium chloride; (3-Pyridylmethyl)(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)ammonium chloride; Trifluoroethylpyridinemethylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-Pyridin-3-Yl-Ethyl-Ammonium, Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to meet exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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