Description

4-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 8-Fluoro- is a high-value fluorinated heterocyclic building block. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical agents and agrochemicals, where its quinoline core and fluorine substituent impart desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the fluorinated quinoline structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating functionalized organic ligands and complex molecules used in advanced materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for introducing the 8-fluoroquinoline moiety into more complex molecular architectures via further functionalization of the nitrile group.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Utilized in university and research institute laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 8-Fluoro-
CAS No.	949535-30-2
Molecular Formula	C10H5FN2
Molecular Weight	172.16 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Fluoro-4-quinolinecarbonitrile; 8-Fluoroquinoline-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-8-fluoroquinoline; 8-Fluoro-4-cyanoquinoline; 8-Fluoro-4-quinolyl cyanide
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Quality Control

Our 4-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 8-Fluoro- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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