Description

2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzonitrile is a high-value fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, provides exceptional electronic and steric properties that are critical for modulating the bioactivity and physicochemical characteristics of target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in organic synthesis for creating novel polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a versatile building block in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new reactions and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	146070-35-1
Molecular Formula	C8H3F4N
Molecular Weight	189.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-fluorobenzotrifluoride; 2-Fluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluonitrile; 2-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluonitrile; m-Toluonitrile, 2-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-; Benzonitrile, 2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

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 bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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