Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
54-20-6
Standard:
In-house Standards,
5-(Trifluoromethyl)Uracil (CAS: 496-28-4; Formula: C5H3F3N2O2) is a fluorinated pyrimidine derivative synthesized via electrophilic trifluoromethylation of uracil. It serves as a critical intermediate in medicinal chemistry for developing antiviral and anticancer agents.
Store under inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures below 25°C. Avoid direct contact due to potential irritant properties; handle only within certified fume hoods using appropriate PPE.