Description

4-Fluoro-3-[(4-Fluorophenyl)Carbonyl]Benzenecarbonitrile is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a nitrile and a difluorinated benzophenone-like moiety, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Building block for agrochemical research, used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Precursor in material science for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Versatile organic synthesis reagent for introducing fluorinated aromatic systems into complex molecular architectures.
• Used in chemical research to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and metabolic stability in bioactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-[(4-Fluorophenyl)Carbonyl]Benzenecarbonitrile
CAS No.	395100-11-5
Molecular Formula	C14H7F2NO
Molecular Weight	243.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-3-(4-fluorobenzoyl)benzonitrile; 3-Cyano-4-fluoro-4'-fluorobenzophenone; 2-Fluoro-5-cyanobenzophenone, 4'-fluoro-; 4'-Fluoro-2-fluoro-5-cyanobenzophenone; 4-Fluoro-3-(4-fluorobenzoyl)benzonitrile; 395100-11-5; 4-Fluoro-3-[(4-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]benzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Fluoro-3-[(4-Fluorophenyl)Carbonyl]Benzenecarbonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging are performed under controlled lighting conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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