Description

4-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzonitrile (CAS No. 186590-01-2) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₄FNO. This fine chemical is characterized by its hydroxyl and nitrile functional groups attached to a fluorinated benzene ring, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. With a molecular weight of 137.11 g/mol, it is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with ≥98% purity (HPLC). Ideal for researchers and scientists, this compound is rigorously tested for quality, stability, and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in advanced applications. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain integrity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 186590-01-2
• Complexity: 162
• IUPAC Name: 4-fluoro-2-hydroxy-benzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4FNO/c8-6-2-1-5(4-9)7(10)3-6/h1-3,10H
• InChI Key: ZAYFMRICIYQIAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 137.027691913
• Molecular Formula: C7H4FNO
• Molecular Weight: 137.11
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1F)O)C#N
• Topological: 44
• Monoisotopic Mass: 137.027691913
• Synonyms: 4-FLUORO-2-HYDROXYBENZONITRILE, 186590-01-2, DTXSID70452436, DTXCID60403255, 866-769-7, MFCD13185487, Benzonitrile, 4-fluoro-2-hydroxy-, 4-fluoro-2-hydroxy-benzonitrile, 2-CYANO-5-FLUOROPHENOL, SCHEMBL2525720, SCHEMBL17796265, ZAYFMRICIYQIAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N, LHA59001, CL8212, AKOS015856126, DS-9370, MB13366, SY108194, DB-349207, CS-0044038, EN300-136522, 4-Fluorosalicylonitrile, 2-Cyano-5-fluorophenol

Application

4-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzonitrile serves as a key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. Its reactive hydroxyl and nitrile groups enable facile derivatization for drug discovery, particularly in kinase inhibitor development. The compound is also used in ligand design for catalysis and as a precursor for fluorescent probes in biochemical assays.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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