1000515-00-3 | 2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	95%	in stock	$187.00	$131.00
1g	95%	in stock	$220.00	$154.00
5g	95%	in stock	$709.00	$496.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AE20183
• Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile
• CAS Number: 1000515-00-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H8F3N
• Molecular Weight: 199.1724
• MDL Number: MFCD09832278
• SMILES: N#CCc1cccc(c1C)C(F)(F)F

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile, also known as $name$, is a key compound in chemical synthesis due to its unique chemical properties. This compound serves as a versatile building block in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its trifluoromethyl group confers enhanced lipophilicity and bioavailability, making it particularly valuable in drug discovery and development.In chemical synthesis, 2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile is commonly used as a precursor in the preparation of biologically active compounds and complex organic molecules. Its nitrile group offers a convenient site for further functionalization, allowing for the introduction of a wide range of substituents through various chemical reactions such as nucleophilic addition, reduction, and substitution reactions.Furthermore, the presence of the trifluoromethyl group in this compound imparts unique physicochemical properties, such as increased stability and resistance to metabolic degradation, enhancing its utility in medicinal chemistry and materials science. By incorporating 2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile into synthetic pathways, chemists can access diverse chemical space and unlock novel molecular architectures with potential therapeutic or industrial applications.