Description

Benzonitrile, 2,3-Difluoro-5-Nitro- is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic nitrile building block distinguished by its strategic fluorine and nitro substituents. This compound is essential for facilitating advanced molecular synthesis, offering precise control over electronic and steric properties in target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoro-nitro substitution pattern contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile scaffold for exploring novel organic reactions, such as nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) and cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments that offer unique color properties and light fastness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 2,3-Difluoro-5-Nitro-
CAS No.	1247885-40-0
Molecular Formula	C7H2F2N2O2
Molecular Weight	184.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile; 5-Nitro-2,3-difluorobenzonitrile; 2,3-Difluoro-5-nitro-benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,3-difluoro-5-nitro-; 1247885-40-0; AI3-32855; AKOS040759630; ZINC000068049777
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzonitrile, 2,3-Difluoro-5-Nitro- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.