abstract |
A 2-substituted-5-trifluoromethylpyridine compound represented by Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, and Y is a cyano group or a carboxy group, provided that Y is a cyano group, then X is a halogen atom, or a salt thereof, and a process for the production of the same. This compound is useful as an intermediate for the production of various fine chemicals. |