Description

4-Fluorobenzylcyanide 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 cyano group and a fluorine substituent, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioavailability and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Serves as a building block for fluorinated compounds used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated heterocycles and fine chemicals via reactions like alkylation and cyano group transformation.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorobenzylcyanide
CAS No.	59-22-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6FN
Molecular Weight	135.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide; (4-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile; p-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide; α-Cyano-4-fluorotoluene; 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile; 4-Fluorophenylacetonitrile; p-Fluorophenylacetonitrile; 4-Fluorobenzeneacetonitrile
EINECS	200-405-0

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorobenzylcyanide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC for residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's light-sensitive nature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.