2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
Synonym(s):α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-tolunitrile
- CAS NO.：447-60-9
- Empirical Formula: C8H4F3N
- Molecular Weight: 171.12
- MDL number: MFCD00001791
- EINECS: 207-184-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:58:25
What is 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile?
Chemical properties
colorless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile was used in the synthesis of symmetrical N,N′-alkylidine bisamides.
General Description
2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile reacts with tert-butyl acetate in the presence of sulfuric acid to give the corresponding N-tert-butyl amides.
Properties of 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
| Melting point: | 7.5 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 88-90 °C (15 mmHg) |
| Density | 1.294 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 194 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | White to Yellow to Green |
| Specific Gravity | 1.294 |
| Sensitive | Lachrymatory |
| BRN | 2048152 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 447-60-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-o-tolunitrile(447-60-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzonitrile, 2-(trifluoromethyl)- (447-60-9) |
Safety information for 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
| InChIKey | PXNJGLAVKOXITN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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