5-(Chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole

• CAT Number: L031817
• CAS Number: 100442-49-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H2ClF3N2O
• Molecular Weight: 186.52
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H2ClF3N2O/c5-1-2-9-3(10-11-2)4(6,7)8/h1H2
• InChIKey: WACHKVQSVMCWOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C1=NC(=NO1)C(F)(F)F)Cl

5-(Chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole（Cat No.:L031817）is a halogenated heterocyclic compound featuring a 1,2,4-oxadiazole ring substituted with a chloromethyl group at the 5-position and a trifluoromethyl group at the 3-position. This compound is valued in medicinal and agrochemical research for its ability to serve as a reactive intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active molecules. The chloromethyl group provides a site for nucleophilic substitution, while the trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Its electron-deficient heterocyclic ring supports interactions with biological targets, making it a useful scaffold in drug discovery and development.