C8H4F3N
171.12 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger
4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
CAS455-18-5EC207-239-1
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile is an aromatic compound containing a nitrile group and a trifluoromethyl substituent. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Pharmaceutical intermediateBuilding block for organic synthesisReagent in research and development
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Related Compounds
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Safety Reference
Danger
H228Flammable solid
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (CAS 455-18-5) is 2926.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2926.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2926 90 70
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
InChIKey
DRNJIKRLQJRKMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)C(F)(F)F
Synonyms (14)
- 4-Cyanobenzotrifluoride
- A,A,A-TRIFLUORO-P-TOLUNITRILE
- p-Cyanobenzotrifluoride
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