Description

2-Fluoro-6-Trifluoromethylpyridine is a high-value fluorinated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, provides exceptional electronic properties and metabolic stability, making it indispensable for creating sophisticated molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental persistence.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis in cross-coupling and other fine chemical reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other specialty electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and discovery chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-Trifluoromethylpyridine
CAS No.	94239-04-0
Molecular Formula	C6H3F4N
Molecular Weight	165.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-fluoropyridine; Pyridine, 2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-picoline; 2-Fluoro-6-trifluoromethyl-pyridine; 2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-Trifluoromethylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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