3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile

• CAT Number: L047272
• CAS Number: 27126-93-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H3F6N
• Molecular Weight: 239.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H3F6N/c10-8(11,12)6-1-5(4-16)2-7(3-6)9(13,14)15/h1-3H
• InChIKey: CZKHHAOIHXHOSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)C#N

3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile is an aromatic compound characterized by a benzene ring with two trifluoromethyl groups at the 3 and 5 positions, along with a nitrile group. The presence of the trifluoromethyl substituents significantly enhances its electronic properties and lipophilicity, making it valuable in organic synthesis and materials science. The nitrile group provides potential for nucleophilic reactions, facilitating further functionalization. This compound may serve as an important intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other advanced chemical applications.