3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
Synonym(s):α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-tolunitrile;3-Cyanobenzotrifluoride
- CAS NO.:368-77-4
- Empirical Formula: C8H4F3N
- Molecular Weight: 171.12
- MDL number: MFCD00001807
- EINECS: 206-711-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:32:44
What is 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile?
Chemical properties
Colorless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (α, α, α -trifluoro-m-tolunitrile) was used as a reference compound in the determination of the electron affinity of 1,3,5,7-cyclooctatetraene (COT).
The Uses of 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
3-(trifluoromethyl)-Benzonitrile is a useful chemical reagent. It has been employes in the validation of QSAR model for acute toxicity to the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas).
Properties of 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
| Melting point: | 16-20 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 189 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.281 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 162 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | powder to lump to clear liquid |
| color | White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless |
| Sensitive | Lachrymatory |
| BRN | 1868102 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 368-77-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 3-(CF3)-C6H4-CN(368-77-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (368-77-4) |
Safety information for 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile
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