Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 2-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile (CAS: 886498-08-4) in synthesis?
Answer
Alternatives to 2-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile (CAS: 886498-08-4) in synthesis include 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile and 2-Iodo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile, which can serve similar functional group requirements but with different reactivity profiles. Other common reagents, such as 2-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile, can also be considered as substitutes depending on the specific synthetic route.
About
CAS No
886498-08-4
English Name
2-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H3F4NO
Molecular Weight
17.031 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1OC(F)(F)F)C#N)F
InChIKey
MFLGNKVMGUFLOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-27 07:45
