Description

5-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carbonitrile (CAS No. 59080-27-2) is a high-purity fluorinated naphthalene derivative with the molecular formula C₁₁H₆FN. This specialized organic compound features a cyano group at the 1-position and a fluorine substituent at the 5-position of the naphthalene ring system, offering unique electronic and steric properties for advanced synthetic applications. Ideal for researchers in pharmaceutical chemistry, materials science, and agrochemical development, this building block is particularly valuable for constructing fluorinated polycyclic aromatic systems. Supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥95% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for consistency and stability. Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to maintain optimal quality. Suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for heterocyclic synthesis.

Properties

• CAS Number: 59080-27-2
• Complexity: 229
• IUPAC Name: 5-fluoronaphthalene-1-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H6FN/c12-11-6-2-4-9-8(7-13)3-1-5-10(9)11/h1-6H
• InChI Key: BOEPPNAJNXOIOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 171.048427358
• Molecular Formula: C11H6FN
• Molecular Weight: 171.17
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C2C=CC=C(C2=C1)F)C#N
• Topological: 23.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 171.048427358
• Synonyms: 5-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carbonitrile, 59080-27-2, DTXSID30576440, DTXCID90527211, 1-Cyano-5-fluoronaphthalene, SCHEMBL9694692, DB-083758

Application

5-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carbonitrile serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials, particularly for OLED and liquid crystal display technologies. Its electron-withdrawing cyano and fluorine groups make it valuable in designing pharmaceuticals targeting CNS disorders and anticancer agents. The compound is also employed in metal-organic framework (MOF) construction where fluorinated linkers enhance thermal stability.

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