Description

3-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro and a trifluoromethyl group on the pyridine ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the nitro and trifluoromethyl groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized ligands and monomers in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex chelating agents and catalysts for organic transformations and industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	1214323-87-1
Molecular Formula	C6H3F3N2O2
Molecular Weight	192.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-nitropyridine; 3-Nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 3-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Nitro-5-trifluoromethylpyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment 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)	≤ 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.