1-Chloro-8-(trifluoromethyl)isoquinoline

• CAT Number: L030398
• CAS Number: 1283719-92-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H5ClF3N
• Molecular Weight: 231.6
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-chloro-8-(trifluoromethyl)isoquinoline
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H5ClF3N/c11-9-8-6(4-5-15-9)2-1-3-7(8)10(12,13)14/h1-5H
• InChIKey: UGZMKOLPFSYKLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)C(F)(F)F)C(=NC=C2)Cl

1-Chloro-8-(trifluoromethyl)isoquinoline is an aromatic compound featuring an isoquinoline ring with a chlorine atom at the 1-position and a trifluoromethyl group (-CF₃) at the 8-position. The chlorine provides electrophilic reactivity, while the trifluoromethyl group is electron-withdrawing, enhancing the compound’s chemical stability and lipophilicity. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other bioactive molecules. It may also have applications in materials science and catalysis due to its functional groups.