Description

2-([3-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Pyridinyl]Sulfanyl)Acetonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional chemical intermediate featuring a pyridine core substituted with chloro and trifluoromethyl groups, linked via a sulfanyl bridge to an acetonitrile moiety. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique halogenated and fluorinated structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyridine and trifluoromethyl groups.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules targeting various disease pathways, where the nitrile group offers a handle for further derivatization.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic compounds and reaction methodologies.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific halogenated architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-([3-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Pyridinyl]Sulfanyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	306976-81-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClF3N2S
Molecular Weight	252.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)thio]acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, 2-[[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]thio]-; 3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylthioglycolonitrile; 2-((3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)thio)acetonitrile; 2-[(3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl)sulfanyl]acetonitrile; 2-[(3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)sulfanyl]ethanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-([3-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Pyridinyl]Sulfanyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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, bases, and oxidizing agents. This material is moisture-sensitive; handle and store under inert atmosphere if specified for high-purity grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.