4-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile

• CAT Number: L011017
• CAS Number: 261952-06-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H6F3N
• Molecular Weight: 185.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6F3N/c1-6-2-3-7(5-13)4-8(6)9(10,11)12/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: YWAGJCPTOFPGIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile(CAT: L011017) is an aromatic nitrile featuring a methyl group at the 4-position and a trifluoromethyl group at the 3-position on the benzene ring. The trifluoromethyl group imparts electron-withdrawing properties, which can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability in bioactive compounds. This compound is widely used as a building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, where it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of molecules with potential applications in therapeutic areas such as inflammation, oncology, and central nervous system disorders. 4-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile is valuable for medicinal chemists developing compounds with improved pharmacokinetic profiles and targeted activity.