Description

2,4-Difluorobenzenepropanenitrile is a versatile fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine substituents and a reactive cyano group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyimides, for high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing the 2,4-difluorophenylpropionitrile moiety into more complex molecular architectures via cyano group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Difluorobenzenepropanenitrile
CAS No.	134672-74-5
Molecular Formula	C9H7F2N
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)propanenitrile; 2,4-Difluorohydrocinnamomitrile; 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)propionitrile; Benzenepropanenitrile, 2,4-difluoro-; (2,4-Difluorophenyl)propionitrile; 2,4-DFPN
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluorobenzenepropanenitrile is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting standards required for fine chemical synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

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). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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