Description

2,5,6-Trichloro-3-Trifluoromethylpyridine is a high-value halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and fluorine substituents, makes it an essential building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of next-generation herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethylpyridine moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated heterocycles for enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials where its halogen atoms can be utilized for further functionalization.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile substrate for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to create more complex fluorinated and chlorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5,6-Trichloro-3-Trifluoromethylpyridine
CAS No.	80289-91-4
Molecular Formula	C6HCl3F3N
Molecular Weight	230.43 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Trifluoromethyl-2,5,6-trichloropyridine; 2,5,6-Trichloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2,5,6-trichloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 80289-91-4; 2,5,6-Trichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-3-pyridinemethanol (related compound); 3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 2,5,6-trichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro- (related compound)
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Quality Control

Our 2,5,6-Trichloro-3-Trifluoromethylpyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.