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4-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine

97%

Synonym(s):

4-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H4F3N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
147.10
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.417 (lit.)

bp

110 °C (lit.)

density

1.27 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

fluoro

SMILES string

FC(F)(F)c1ccncc1

InChI

1S/C6H4F3N/c7-6(8,9)5-1-3-10-4-2-5/h1-4H

InChI key

IIYVNMXPYWIJBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine is a pyridine derivative. It can be prepared by trifluoromethylation of 4-iodobenzene.

Application

4-(Trifluoromethyl)pyridine may be used in the following:
  • Preparation of (trifluoromethyl)pyridyllithiums, via metalation reaction.
  • Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
  • Synthesis of methiodide salts.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

68.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

20 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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