3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile

3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile

4-Cyano-1,2-difluorobenzene; 3,4-Difluorobenzenecarbonitrile

CAS 64248-62-0

Chemical Formula C7H3F2N

Molecular Weight 139.10 g/mol

3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H3F2N. It's a colorless solid characterized by the presence of two fluorine atoms and a nitrile group on a benzene ring. This compound is a valuable building block in chemical synthesis, particularly for creating pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystal materials. It's also a key intermediate in the production of herbicides like cyhalofop-butyl. 

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Key Intermediate: 3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile acts as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Key Intermediate: 3,4-DFBN serves as a building block in the synthesis of various agrochemicals, with cyhalofop-butyl being a prominent example.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Key Intermediate for Cyhalofop-butyl: Cyhalofop-butyl, a post-emergence herbicide, is synthesized using 3,4-difluorobenzonitrile as a crucial building block. This herbicide exhibits excellent weed control, particularly against gramineous weeds like barnyard grass, while being safe for rice crops. 

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor Mild aromatic odor
Boiling Point 210°C
Melting Point 40°C
Density 1.30 g/cm3
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in polar organic solvents
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point 95°C

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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