Description

5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Vinylpyridine is a high-value, multi-functional pyridine derivative characterized by its reactive vinyl group and electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl substituent. This unique molecular architecture makes it an essential advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science & Functional Polymers: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or unique optical characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.
• Fluorinated Compound Synthesis: Acts as a valuable source of the trifluoromethylpyridine moiety for introducing fluorine into target molecules to modulate their bioavailability and metabolic stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Vinylpyridine
CAS No.	204569-89-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F3N
Molecular Weight	173.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethenyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 2-Vinyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-vinylpyridine; 2-Vinyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluidine (obsolete); 5-Trifluoromethyl-2-vinylpyridine; Pyridine, 2-ethenyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 204569-89-1
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Quality Control

Our 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Vinylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.