What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine (CAS: 873107-98-3)?

5-Iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 319.03 g/mol. It has poor water solubility but is soluble in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane and acetonitrile. This compound is less reactive than its chlorine or bromine analogs but can undergo redox reactions under appropriate conditions. It is a potent electrophile and can participate in various electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.