Description

2-Fluoro-5-Methylphenylacetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block characterized by its fluorine and methyl substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for constructing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a fluorinated phenylacetonitrile moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, contributing to the molecular framework of dyes and charge-transport materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial labs for developing new synthetic methodologies, including cross-coupling reactions and cyano-group transformations.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound for investigating the influence of fluorine atoms on the reactivity and physical properties of aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Methylphenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	945541-97-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8FN
Molecular Weight	149.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluoro-5-methylphenyl)acetonitrile; 2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzyl cyanide; 2-Fluoro-α-tolunitrile, 5-methyl-; 945541-97-9; 2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzenacetonitrile; 5-Methyl-2-fluorophenylacetonitrile; α-Cyano-2-fluoro-5-methyltoluene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Methylphenylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each 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 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.