Description

Benzenepropanenitrile, 4-Fluoro- is a versatile fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block. This compound is valued for its role in introducing both the cyano and fluoro functional groups into more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in CNS and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the construction of electron-deficient units for organic semiconductors and OLED materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The nitrile group can act as a directing metalation group or be further transformed, making it useful in Pd-catalyzed couplings.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable standard and starting material for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenepropanenitrile, 4-Fluoro-
CAS No.	25468-86-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8FN
Molecular Weight	149.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluorophenylpropionitrile; 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)propanenitrile; 4-Fluoro-β-phenylpropionitrile; (4-Fluorophenyl)propanenitrile; 3-(p-Fluorophenyl)propionitrile; p-Fluorohydrocinnamomitrile; 4-Fluorobenzylacetonitrile (common misnomer); 25468-86-4
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzenepropanenitrile, 4-Fluoro- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including chromatographic purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profile is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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