Description

3-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide is a versatile fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block, essential for introducing the 3-fluorobenzyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. Its value lies in enabling precise structural modifications in advanced synthetic pathways, directly impacting the efficacy and properties of the final compounds. This intermediate is critically needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the production of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential CNS agents and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of novel herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving dielectric anisotropy and performance.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Production: Employed in synthesizing fluorinated dyes with enhanced lightfastness and unique chromatic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The benzylic cyanide group acts as a versatile handle for further functionalization via palladium-catalyzed or other metal-mediated reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Fundamental starting material for preparing fluorinated benzylamines, acids, and heterocycles in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide
CAS No.	10036-43-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6FN
Molecular Weight	135.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Fluorobenzeneacetonitrile; 2-(3-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile; α-Cyano-3-fluorotoluene; 3-Fluorobenzyl nitrile; m-Fluorobenzyl cyanide; 3-Fluorophenylacetonitrile; (m-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile
EINECS	233-107-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize moisture absorption and exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.