Description

3-(2-Fluorophenyl)-3-Oxopropionitrile is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ketone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive β-ketonitrile scaffold with a fluorine substituent, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value target compounds. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to build complex molecules with tailored biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds, such as pyrazoles and isoxazoles, via cyclocondensation reactions.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Fluorophenyl)-3-Oxopropionitrile
CAS No.	31915-26-1
Molecular Formula	C9H6FNO
Molecular Weight	163.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluorobenzoylacetonitrile; 3-Oxo-3-(2-fluorophenyl)propanenitrile; 2'-Fluorobenzoylacetonitrile; 1-(2-Fluorophenyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile; (2-Fluorobenzoyl)acetonitrile; β-Oxo-2-fluorobenzene propanenitrile; Propanenitrile, 3-oxo-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Fluorophenyl)-3-Oxopropionitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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