Description

4-Methoxy-2-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide is a versatile fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both methoxy and fluorine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Intermediate in the production of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Fluorination Chemistry: A valuable starting material for further functionalization and introduction of the cyanomethyl group into complex scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-2-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide
CAS No.	749934-29-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8FNO
Molecular Weight	165.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl cyanide; (2-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 4-Methoxy-2-fluorobenzeneacetonitrile; 2-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl nitrile; 2-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl cyanide; 4-Methoxy-2-fluorophenylacetonitrile; α-Cyano-2-fluoro-4-methoxytoluene; 2-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzylcyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-2-Fluorobenzyl Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.