Description

2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)Acetonitrile is a versatile fluorinated nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic incorporation of a difluorocyclohexyl moiety, which can dramatically influence the physicochemical and metabolic properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of bioactive molecules, where the difluorocyclohexyl group is used to modulate lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers or ligands used in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model substrate in methodological development for reactions involving fluorinated aliphatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Potential building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	959600-88-5
Molecular Formula	C8H11F2N
Molecular Weight	159.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Difluorocyclohexaneacetonitrile; (4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, 2-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-; 959600-88-5; 2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)ethanenitrile; 4,4-Difluorocyclohexylmethyl cyanide
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)Acetonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.