Chemical Name: | 2-fluoro-3-iodo-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine |
CAS Number: | 957345-34-5 |
Product Number: | AG00H7PA(AGN-PC-0CPGBU) |
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Molecular Formula: | C6H2F4IN |
Molecular Weight: | 290.9849 |
2-Fluoro-3-iodo-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine, a versatile building block in chemical synthesis, serves as a valuable intermediate in the creation of diverse compounds. With its unique fluorine and iodine substituents, this compound allows for the introduction of specific functional groups and modifications in target molecules. In organic synthesis, 2-Fluoro-3-iodo-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine can participate in various reactions such as cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitution, and metal-catalyzed transformations. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the compound's lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it a desirable choice in medicinal chemistry for the development of potential drug candidates. Furthermore, the presence of fluorine and iodine atoms provides opportunities for radiolabeling and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging applications in chemical biology.