3-Fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile

• CAT Number: R033437
• CAS Number: 149793-69-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H3F4N
• Molecular Weight: 189.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarbonitrile; 3-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H3F4N/c9-7-2-5(4-13)1-6(3-7)8(10,11)12/h1-3H
• InChIKey: AYNUKEDZAYOEGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)F)C#N

3-Fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile（Cat No.:R033437）is an aromatic organic compound featuring a trifluoromethyl and fluoro substituent on a benzonitrile ring. This molecule is of interest in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research due to its electron-withdrawing groups, which influence reactivity and binding affinity in molecular scaffolds. The compound’s unique substitution pattern enhances its utility in the synthesis of fluorinated intermediates and biologically active molecules. It is commonly used in medicinal chemistry for the development of fluorinated analogs with improved metabolic stability, receptor selectivity, or bioavailability. Its structure also facilitates labeling or modification for SAR studies.