Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (CAS: 455-18-5)?
Answer
4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile is widely used in pharmaceutical research for the development of drugs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders. It also serves as an industrial chemical in the production of agrochemicals and polymers. Its unique chemical structure makes it valuable in organic synthesis and for creating fluorinated compounds with enhanced properties.
About
CAS No
455-18-5
English Name
4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H4F3N
Molecular Weight
171.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
DRNJIKRLQJRKMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08