Description

4-Iodo-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block featuring iodine, trifluoromethoxy, and nitrile functional groups. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of key structural motifs into target molecules. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the discovery and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethoxy and iodine substituents.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The iodine atom provides a versatile handle for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira), making it valuable for creating complex ligands and catalytic systems.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, where the nitrile and fluorinated groups modify electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Utilized to create labeled compounds or molecular probes for studying biological pathways and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global R&D projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	886762-66-9
Molecular Formula	C8H3F3INO
Molecular Weight	313.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethoxy)-4-iodobenzonitrile; 4-Iodo-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-iodophenyl trifluoromethyl ether; Benzonitrile, 4-iodo-3-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Iodo-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolunitrile 5-(trifluoromethoxy) ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Iodo-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and other relevant techniques is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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