Description

2-(Dimethylamino)-4-Fluoro-3-Formylbenzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate featuring a formyl group, a nitrile group, and a dimethylamino substituent on a fluorinated aromatic ring. This unique structure makes it a versatile building block for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its fluorine and nitrile groups for bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the formyl and amino groups facilitate chromophore development.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for creating fluorescent tags, photoaffinity labels, and other molecular probes for biological research.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(Dimethylamino)-4-Fluoro-3-Formylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	1515395-53-5
Molecular Formula	C10H9FN2O
Molecular Weight	192.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-3-formyl-2-(dimethylamino)benzonitrile; 2-(Dimethylamino)-4-fluoro-3-formylbenzonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-(dimethylamino)-6-fluorobenzaldehyde; 6-Fluoro-2-(dimethylamino)-3-cyanobenzaldehyde; Benzonitrile, 2-(dimethylamino)-4-fluoro-3-formyl-; 1515395-53-5; 2-Dimethylamino-4-fluoro-3-formylbenzonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Dimethylamino)-4-Fluoro-3-Formylbenzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure compliance with your project specifications. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced chemical research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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