Description

2-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide is a versatile fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive benzylic nitrile group and a fluorine substituent, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential CNS agents, kinase inhibitors, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic semiconductors for display and electronic applications.
• Complex Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized fluorinated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific fluorinated aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide
CAS No.	326-62-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6FN
Molecular Weight	135.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-Fluorobenzeneacetonitrile; α-Fluoro-o-tolunitrile; o-Fluorobenzyl cyanide; 2-Fluorophenylacetonitrile; FA; 2-Fluorobenzyl nitrile; (o-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile
EINECS	206-315-6

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for research and production. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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