Description

2-Fluoro-5-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzonitrile, 97% is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique combination of fluorine and nitrile functional groups, which are critical for modulating the physicochemical properties of target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl and fluorine groups enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic core and polar nitrile group.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring novel organic reactions, catalysis, and as a scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fluorine Chemistry: An essential reagent for introducing fluorine atoms and trifluoromethyl groups into complex organic molecules, a common strategy in modern drug design.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzonitrile, 97%
CAS No.	1323966-20-6
Molecular Formula	C9H5F4N
Molecular Weight	203.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-5-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-fluoro-5-methylbenzotrifluoride; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-5-methyl-p-tolunitrile; 2-Fluoro-5-methyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile; 1323966-20-6; 5-Methyl-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-fluoro-5-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzonitrile, 97% is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified standard. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.