Description

2-Ethoxy-6-Trifluoromethylpyridine is a high-value, fluorinated pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure, featuring both an ethoxy substituent and a trifluoromethyl group, provides unique electronic and steric properties essential for developing novel compounds. This intermediate is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients with enhanced efficacy and stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for bioactive molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for designing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated organic materials and liquid crystals for electronic applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to fine chemical companies for bespoke synthesis projects and scale-up services.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethoxy-6-Trifluoromethylpyridine
CAS No.	1245563-18-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8F3NO
Molecular Weight	191.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-ethoxypyridine; 2-Ethoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 2-Ethoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-picoline; Pyridine, 2-ethoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1245563-18-1
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxy-6-Trifluoromethylpyridine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, GC for residual solvents, and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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