Description

(4-Fluoro-3-Iodobenzylidene)Malononitrile is a specialized organic building block featuring a benzylidene malononitrile core functionalized with fluorine and iodine substituents. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals, where its unique halogenated structure enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecules and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological disorders or as kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine and iodine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-accepting units in the design of organic semiconductors, non-linear optical (NLO) materials, and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, facilitating challenging cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into polymer backbones as a functional monomer to impart specific electronic or photophysical properties to advanced polymeric materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorescent tags or photoaffinity labels for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Fluoro-3-Iodobenzylidene)Malononitrile
CAS No.	2168948-73-8
Molecular Formula	C10H4FIN2
Molecular Weight	298.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Fluoro-3-iodophenyl)methylene]propanedinitrile; (4-Fluoro-3-iodobenzylidene)propanedinitrile; 4-Fluoro-3-iodobenzylidenemalononitrile; 2-(4-Fluoro-3-iodobenzylidene)malononitrile; (E)-2-(4-Fluoro-3-iodobenzylidene)malononitrile; Propanedinitrile, 2-[(4-fluoro-3-iodophenyl)methylene]-; CAS 2168948-73-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Fluoro-3-Iodobenzylidene)Malononitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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