4-Fluorobenzonitrile

Accelerate your pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced organic synthesis projects with 4-Fluorobenzonitrile (CAS No.: 1194-02-1, CAT No.: SRCF-021). This high-purity aromatic nitrile features a fluorine substituent at the para position of the benzonitrile ring, providing unique reactivity and electronic effects for a range of modern synthetic methodologies. 4-Fluorobenzonitrile is widely recognized as a key intermediate in drug discovery, agricultural chemistry, and material science.

It has a molecular formula of C₇H₄FN and a molecular weight of approximately 121.11 g/mol. Typically supplied as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid (depending on storage and purity), it is readily soluble in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane, acetone, and ether, facilitating efficient incorporation into reaction schemes and manufacturing processes.

Product Highlights

Technical Features & Benefits

• Para-Fluoro Substitution: Modifies electronic properties, facilitating nucleophilic aromatic substitution and more selective synthetic routes.
• Nitrile Group Reactivity: Acts as a useful synthon for amide, amine, and heterocycle synthesis.
• High Purity & Consistency: Ensures reproducibility and reliability in chemical research and industrial manufacturing.
• Versatile Synthetic Intermediate: Key building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and advanced materials.
• Excellent Solubility: Compatible with various organic solvents, aiding in broad synthetic utility.

Application Areas

• Synthesis of pharmaceuticals and intermediates, especially fluorinated aromatic drugs.
• Agrochemical development (such as herbicides and fungicides).
• Manufacture of specialty chemicals and advanced polymers.
• Building block for dyes, pigments, and electronic materials.
• Research in aromatic substitution and functionalization chemistry.

Safety & Handling

• Use suitable personal protective equipment: gloves, safety glasses, and lab coat.
• Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin or eyes.
• Use in a well-ventilated area or fume hood; handle with care.
• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, protected from light and incompatible substances.
• Dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations for hazardous chemicals.

Why Choose SRIRAMCHEM Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.?

• High-quality manufacturing with batch-to-batch consistency and purity verification.
• Custom synthesis and scale-up available to meet specific research needs.
• Full Certificate of Analysis (COA) and analytical documentation (NMR, HPLC, LC-MS) provided for each batch.
• Responsive technical and customer support from inquiry through delivery.

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