Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (CAS: 778-94-9) in synthesis?
Answer
There are several alternatives to 2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile in synthetic chemistry. Commonly used analogs include 2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile or related substituted benzonitriles. For some applications, analogous compounds like 3-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile or 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile can serve as effective substitutes. These alternatives may offer similar functionality but with different electronic properties, which can be advantageous depending on the specific chemical reaction conditions.
About
CAS No
778-94-9
English Name
2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H3F3N2O2
Molecular Weight
216.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)[N+](=O)[O-])C#N
InChIKey
BQCWLXXZTCLGSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 22:54
