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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetonitrile</strong> is a key fluorinated intermediate synthesized via Friedel-Crafts acylation followed by dehydration. Its molecular formula is C<sub>10</sub>H<sub>8</sub>F<sub>3</sub>N with CAS No. 65749-54-8.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceutical synthesis as a scaffold for fluoro-substituted drugs.</li>
<li>Agricultural chemical production for fungicide and herbicide formulations.</li>
<li>Material science research for advanced polymer additives.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from oxidizers. Personnel must wear appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles to prevent skin contact and inhalation of vapors due to potential toxicity.</p>