Description

2-Chloro-4,6-Difluoro-3-Methylbenzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional halogenated benzonitrile derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable fluorinated building block for medicinal chemistry, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4,6-Difluoro-3-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	112062-59-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClF2N
Molecular Weight	187.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4,6-difluoro-3-methylbenzonitrile; 3-Methyl-2,4-difluorobenzonitrile, 6-chloro-; Benzonitrile, 2-chloro-4,6-difluoro-3-methyl-; 2-Chloro-3-methyl-4,6-difluorobenzonitrile; 4,6-Difluoro-2-chloro-3-methylbenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4,6-Difluoro-3-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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