2-Chloro-4-fluoro-3-methylbenzonitrile

• CAT Number: R037120
• CAS Number: 796600-15-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H5ClFN
• Molecular Weight: 169.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-4-fluoro-3-methylbenzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5ClFN/c1-5-7(10)3-2-6(4-11)8(5)9/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: IOKBJSAKTZEMBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1Cl)C#N)F

2-Chloro-4-fluoro-3-methylbenzonitrile (Cat. No: R037120) is a halogenated aromatic nitrile compound featuring chlorine, fluorine, and methyl substituents on a benzene ring with a nitrile group. This multifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research. The electron-withdrawing nitrile group, combined with halogenation, enhances its reactivity in nucleophilic aromatic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. It is frequently used to construct more complex molecules, particularly in drug development and fine chemical synthesis. For laboratory and research use only.