Description

2-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzonitrile is a versatile fluorinated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both electron-donating and electron-withdrawing substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to create novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and production of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions, cyano group transformations, and exploring new fluorination methodologies in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where fluorine substitution alters color and light-fastness properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	94610-82-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6FNO
Molecular Weight	151.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-fluorobenzonitrile; 2-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzenecarbonitrile; 2-Fluoro-p-anisonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-fluoro-4-methoxy-; 94610-82-9; 2-Fluoro-4-methoxy phenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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.