Description

4-Chloro-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenylacetonitrile, 97% is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate featuring a unique combination of chloro, trifluoromethoxy, and nitrile functional groups. This compound is essential for advanced synthesis, enabling the introduction of a versatile cyanoethyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, due to the lipophilicity imparted by the trifluoromethoxy group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloro and trifluoromethoxy substituents can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals or polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms or protein interactions in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenylacetonitrile, 97%
CAS No.	1261861-63-5
Molecular Formula	C9H5ClF3NO
Molecular Weight	235.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)acetonitrile; (4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)acetonitrile; 4-Chloro-α-(trifluoromethoxy)benzeneacetonitrile; 4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl cyanide; 1261861-63-5; 4-Chloro-2-trifluoromethoxyphenylacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Chloro-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenylacetonitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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