Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
654-70-6
Molecular Formula
C8H5F3N2
Molecular Weight
186.1g/mol
Synonym

4-amino-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile; 3-Amino-6-cyanobenzotrifluoride;4-Cyano-3-Trifluoromethylanili;Bicalutamide intermediate F; Bicalutamide EP Impurity D
 

Keywords
Amines
Intermediates
Aromatics
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4-Amino-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile is an aromatic compound (C₈H₅F₃N₂) containing amino (–NH₂), nitrile (–CN), and trifluoromethyl (–CF₃) groups on a benzene ring. It is mainly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, with the –CF₃ group enhancing stability and electron-withdrawing properties.