2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine, CAS No. 81565-18-6

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81565-18-6

Catalog No. EBD16867

CAS 81565-18-6

Name 2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Bromo-1-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)ethanone 2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine buttpark271-81 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine98% pyridine,2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)- 2-chloro-4-(trifluor 2-chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-4-picoline BUTTPARK27\01-81 ethyl[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetate 2-Chloro-4-trifluoromethylpyridine

Molecular Formula: C6H3ClF3N

Molecular Weight: 181.54

MDL Number: MFCD00042224

Categories: Agrochemicals > Pesticide Chemistry > Pesticide Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds

Product Description:

2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine is a halogenated heterocyclic compound featuring a chlorine atom at the 2-position and a trifluoromethyl group at the 4-position of the pyridine ring. This structure serves as a versatile and crucial synthetic intermediate. Its primary and most significant industrial application is in the synthesis of modern agrochemicals. It is a key building block for the production of several important herbicides and insecticides. The compound's reactivity allows for further functionalization, enabling the construction of molecules that target specific biological pathways in pests and weeds. Beyond its role in agrochemical synthesis, this pyridine derivative is also a valuable halogenated synthon in general organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research, where the trifluoromethyl and chloro groups can be utilized in various coupling and substitution reactions to create more complex molecular architectures.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -19°C

Boiling Point: 146-147 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 127 °F

Density: 1.411 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.4490(lit.)

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1993C

Analytical Data

Appearance: Light yellow liquid