Description

2,3-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated benzonitrile derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of chlorine and fluorine atoms on the aromatic ring, which enables precise functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other agrochemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and catalysts used in cross-coupling and other metal-mediated reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid, substituted aromatic core.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of more complex fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzonitrile
CAS No.	79544-26-6
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl2FN
Molecular Weight	190.00 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-2,3-dichlorobenzonitrile; 2,3-Dichloro-6-fluorobenzene carbonitrile; 2,3-Dichloro-6-fluorophenyl cyanide; Benzonitrile, 2,3-dichloro-6-fluoro-; 79544-26-6; 2,3-Dichloro-6-fluoro-benzonitrile; 2,3-Dichloro-6-fluorobenzonitrile (6-Fluoro-2,3-dichlorobenzonitrile)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 flames. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

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%

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