4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile CAS 38875-78-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.38875-78-4
Molecular FormulaC6HClF3N3
Molecular Weight207.54 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile CAS 38875-78-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile is closely related to a nitrile group, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile (CAS 38875-78-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6HClF3N3 and a molecular weight of 207.54 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C6HClF3N3, 4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile contains a nitrile group, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 207.54 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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 4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6HClF3N3
Molecular Weight207.54 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms3

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