2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile
- CAS No.17417-09-3
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile (CAS 17417-09-3), a key fluorinated intermediate for advanced organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D.
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Product Overview
2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile is a high-value fluorinated aromatic compound widely employed as a versatile building block in complex organic synthesis. With its unique combination of electron-withdrawing cyano and nitro groups alongside a strategically positioned fluorine atom, this intermediate enables precise molecular engineering for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. Our product is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure consistent performance in demanding synthetic applications.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₃FN₂O₂ |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 166.11 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 17417-09-3 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
| Melting Point | 76–80 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 94 °C at 0.5 mmHg |
| Density | 1.41 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 111.4 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0608 mmHg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.503 |
Industrial Applications
This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of fluorinated bioactive molecules. Its primary utility lies in:
- Pharmaceutical research for constructing novel heterocyclic scaffolds
- Agrochemical innovation targeting enhanced metabolic stability
- Materials science applications requiring electron-deficient aromatic systems
- Custom synthesis of complex organic targets via nucleophilic aromatic substitution or transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling
Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials, 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzonitrile maintains stability under recommended conditions. Standard packaging is 25 kg per drum, with custom configurations available upon request to support global supply chain requirements.
