Description

5-Fluoro-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block characterized by its fluorine and nitro substituents, which are key functional handles for further chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring high-purity intermediates to develop advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the fluorine and nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of fluorescent tags, enzyme inhibitors, and other molecular probes for diagnostic and research applications.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing complex azo dyes and other colored compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	50594-78-0
Molecular Formula	C7H3FN2O2
Molecular Weight	166.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-fluorobenzonitrile; 5-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 5-fluoro-2-nitro-; 5-Fluor-2-nitro-benzonitril; 2-Cyano-4-fluoronitrobenzene; 4-Flu-oro-2-nitrobenzonitrile; 2-Nitro-5-fluorobenznitrile
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Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.