Description

8-(3-Fluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile is a specialized fluorinated organic building block featuring a ketone and nitrile functional group on an extended alkyl chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators leveraging the fluorophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer backbones to alter thermal stability and solubility.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model compound to study the effects of fluorine substitution on reactivity and physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-(3-Fluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile
CAS No.	898767-27-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆FNO
Molecular Weight	233.28 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-(3-fluorophenyl)octanenitrile; 3-Fluorobenzoylcapronitrile; 6-Cyanohexyl 3-fluorophenyl ketone; ω-Cyano-3-fluorovalerophenone; 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)-7-cyano-1-heptanone; 8-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)octanenitrile; 3-Fluoro-ω-cyanovalerophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 8-(3-Fluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.