5-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinic acid

• CAT Number: L029328
• CAS Number: 823222-02-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H3ClF3NO2
• Molecular Weight: 225.55
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H3ClF3NO2/c8-3-1-4(6(13)14)5(12-2-3)7(9,10)11/h1-2H,(H,13,14)
• InChIKey: SWAUZBSMIIDEMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=NC(=C1C(=O)O)C(F)(F)F)Cl

5-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinic acid(CAT: L029328) is a halogenated and fluorinated heterocyclic compound widely utilized in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its structure features a nicotinic acid core with a chloro substituent at the 5-position and a trifluoromethyl group at the 2-position, offering enhanced reactivity and metabolic stability. This compound is an important building block in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor agonists. The trifluoromethyl group improves lipophilicity and bioavailability, making it a valuable component in drug design. Researchers employ 5-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinic acid in medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship studies for therapeutic innovation.