Description

1-Cyano-2-Fluoronaphthalene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic positioning of both cyano and fluoro substituents on the naphthalene ring, enabling precise molecular modifications and serving as a key precursor for complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is utilized in the development of active ingredients, functional dyes, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure in the development of charge-transport materials, emitters, and alignment layers for display technologies.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of naphthalimide-based fluorescent dyes, sensors, and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties such as thermal stability, solubility, or refractive index adjustment.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile starting material for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and cyano-group transformations in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyano-2-Fluoronaphthalene
CAS No.	33718-12-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₆FN
Molecular Weight	171.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-1-naphthonitrile; 1-Naphthonitrile, 2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carbonitrile; 1-Cyano-2-fluoronaphthalene; NSC 406916; 2-Fluoro-1-cyanonaphthalene; 1-Naphthalenecarbonitrile, 2-fluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Cyano-2-Fluoronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the highest standards. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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