4-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine

• CAT Number: L011374
• CAS Number: 3796-24-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H4F3N
• Molecular Weight: 147.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4F3N/c7-6(8,9)5-1-3-10-4-2-5/h1-4H
• InChIKey: IIYVNMXPYWIJBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CN=CC=C1C(F)(F)F

4-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine(CAT: L011374) is a fluorinated heteroaromatic compound featuring a trifluoromethyl (–CF₃) group at the para position of the pyridine ring. This electron-withdrawing substituent enhances the molecule’s chemical stability, lipophilicity, and metabolic resistance, making it a valuable scaffold in drug discovery and agrochemical research. It serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fluorinated ligands, and functional materials. Its unique electronic profile supports applications in medicinal chemistry, especially in optimizing pharmacokinetics and receptor binding.