| CAS No. | 257862-49-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H8F3N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 215.18 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
3-(Dimethylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)picolinonitrile (CAS 257862-49-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C9H8F3N3 and a molecular weight of 215.18 g/mol.
3-(Dimethylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)picolinonitrile (C9H8F3N3) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, fluorine substitution. Halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
CATO manufactures 3-(Dimethylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)picolinonitrile under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C9H8F3N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 215.18 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |