Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-Cyano-2-Fluoro-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique substitution pattern enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce fluorine and nitrile functional groups into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity imparted by the fluorine and cyano groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystals for displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability or specific optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and other transformations in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model compound or starting material in research focused on the synthesis and reactivity of fluorinated aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-Cyano-2-Fluoro-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	220389-15-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	193.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Cyano-2-fluorobenzoate; 2-Fluoro-4-cyanobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Cyano-2-fluorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-cyano-2-fluoro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-fluoro-4-cyanobenzoate; 220389-15-1; 4-CN-2-F-C6H3COOEt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 4-Cyano-2-Fluoro-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from early-stage research to scale-up under cGMP guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

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

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