Description

2-(4-Fluoro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block, characterized by its reactive cyano group and substituted phenyl ring. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic structures and advanced pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fluorinated and nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its fluoronitro aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and cyclization reactions to form indoles, quinolines, and other fused ring systems.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the preparation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its molecular architecture.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Fluoro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	708-58-7
Molecular Formula	C8H5FN2O2
Molecular Weight	180.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Fluoro-2-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(4-Fluoro-2-nitrophenyl)ethanenitrile; 4-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzyl cyanide; α-Cyano-4-fluoro-2-nitro toluene; 708-58-7; 4-Fluoro-2-nitrophenylacetonitrile; (4-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzyl) cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Fluoro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

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 strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.