Description

2-Ethoxy-6-Fluoro-Benzonitrile, 98% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines an electron-withdrawing nitrile group with an ethoxy and a fluorine substituent on the benzene ring, enabling precise modifications in complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine and nitrile groups contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for exploring novel heterocyclic compounds and conducting structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Ethoxy-6-Fluoro-Benzonitrile, 98%
CAS No.	119584-73-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8FNO
Molecular Weight	165.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-2-ethoxybenzonitrile; 2-Ethoxy-6-fluorobenzonitrile; 2-Fluoro-6-ethoxybenzonitrile; 6-Fluoro-o-ethoxybenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-ethoxy-6-fluoro-; (2-Ethoxy-6-fluorophenyl)carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-3-ethoxyfluorobenzene; 2-Ethoxy-6-fluorophenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxy-6-Fluoro-Benzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure the specified purity of 98% (minimum) and to control impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with our rigorous in-house specifications. We are committed to supplying material that meets the exacting standards required for research and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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.