Description

3-Isocyanato-2-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine, Tech is a specialized heterocyclic building block containing both an isocyanate group and a trifluoromethyl substituent. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique structure imparts desirable biological activity and physicochemical properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and contract manufacturing sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor for the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing trifluoromethylpyridine scaffold.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for constructing potential drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyurethanes and coatings with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the development of advanced catalysts and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for chemical synthesis and separation processes.
• Material Science Research: Utilized to create novel functional materials with specific surface properties or optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Isocyanato-2-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine, Tech
CAS No.	874832-10-7
Molecular Formula	C8H5F3N2O
Molecular Weight	202.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl isocyanate; 3-Isocyanato-2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-yl isocyanate; 2-Methyl-3-isocyanato-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 3-Isocyanato-2-methyl-6-trifluoromethylpyridine
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Quality Control

Our technical grade 3-Isocyanato-2-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.