Description

3-Cyano-2-Fluorophenol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by the presence of both cyano and phenolic functional groups on a fluorinated benzene ring. This unique molecular structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical compounds and high-performance agrochemicals. It is essential for research and development chemists in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce specific fluorinated motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced 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 and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorophenolic units into specialty polymers to alter thermal stability, chemical resistance, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and novel compound library synthesis.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments for high-value applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-2-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	1000339-24-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4FNO
Molecular Weight	137.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-hydroxybenzonitrile; 3-Hydroxy-2-fluorobenzonitrile; 2-Fluoro-3-cyanophenol; 3-Cyano-2-fluorophenol; Phenol, 3-cyano-2-fluoro-; Benzonitrile, 2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-; 1000339-24-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-2-Fluorophenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as 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.