Description

6-Nitro-2-Trifluoromethylquinoline is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its nitro and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique structure imparts desirable electronic and physicochemical properties. It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Building block for advanced agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the stability of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Precursor in materials science for creating organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic materials.
• Research chemical for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Intermediate for the development of dyes, pigments, and photographic sensitizers.
• Starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitro-2-Trifluoromethylquinoline
CAS No.	868662-62-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅F₃N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	242.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-nitroquinoline; 6-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)quinoline; Quinoline, 6-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 868662-62-8; 6-Nitro-2-trifluoromethyl-quinoline; 2-Trifluoromethyl-6-nitroquinoline; 6-Nitro-2-trifluoromethyl quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitro-2-Trifluoromethylquinoline is produced 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.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong acids/bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.