Description

2-Chloro-6-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Nicotinonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional chemical intermediate featuring a nicotinonitrile core substituted with chloro, methoxy, and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique trifluoromethyl group is prized for enhancing biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile intermediate for further functionalization, enabling the creation of libraries of complex molecules for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Nicotinonitrile
CAS No.	1589549-33-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClF3N2O
Molecular Weight	236.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-chloro-6-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-chloro-6-methoxynicotinonitrile; 2-Chloro-6-methoxy-4-trifluoromethylnicotinonitrile; 2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-6-methoxynicotinonitrile; 1589549-33-6; Nicotinonitrile, 2-chloro-6-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Nicotinonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.