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4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile (CAS 2338-75-2)

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CAS Number:
2338-75-2
Purity:
98%
Molecular Weight:
185.15
Molecular Formula:
C9H6F3N
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile, a compound characterized by its unique trifluoromethyl group attached to a benzene ring which is further bonded to an acetonitrile moiety, plays a pivotal role in various fields of chemical research, particularly in the synthesis of more complex organic compounds. The presence of the trifluoromethyl group not only adds to the compound′s chemical stability but also significantly influences its reactivity due to the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the fluorine atoms. This characteristic makes it an invaluable intermediate in the development of materials, agrochemicals, and novel organic molecules, as researchers exploit its ability to undergo diverse chemical reactions. Its utility in organic synthesis extends to serving as a precursor for the generation of other functional groups and as a building block in the construction of pharmacologically relevant molecules, thereby contributing to advancements in chemical sciences.


4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile (CAS 2338-75-2) References

  1. Long-term air-stable n-channel organic thin-film transistors using 2,5-difluoro-1,4-phenylene-bis{2-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acrylonitrile}.  |  Nagamatsu, S., et al. 2014. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 6: 3847-52. PMID: 24620718

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4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile, 5 g

sc-226445
5 g
$31.00