C8H4F3N
171.12 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
CAS447-60-9EC207-184-3
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile is a chemical compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with a trifluoromethyl group and a nitrile group. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
InChIKey
SOZGHDCEWOLLHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C#N)C(F)(F)F
Synonyms (13)
- 2-Cyanobenzotrifluoride
- J196.146B
- a,a,a-trifluoro-o-tolunitrile
- o-Trifluoromethylbenzonitrile