Description

Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-Fluoro-2-Methyl- (9Ci) is a valuable fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block, essential for introducing specific molecular motifs in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where the fluorine atom and nitrile group are critical for modulating biological activity and physicochemical properties. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Building block for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor in the preparation of liquid crystal materials and other electronic chemicals.
• Starting material for the synthesis of fluorinated heterocycles and complex organic molecules.
• Used in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) material research.
• Intermediate in fine chemical synthesis for dyes and pigments.
• Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-Fluoro-2-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	80141-93-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8FN
Molecular Weight	149.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2-methylbenzyl cyanide; (4-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)acetonitrile; 2-Methyl-4-fluorobenzyl cyanide; 4-Fluoro-2-methylphenylacetonitrile; 2-(4-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)acetonitrile; α-Cyano-4-fluoro-2-methyltoluene; p-Fluoro-o-methylbenzyl cyanide
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Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-Fluoro-2-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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