2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)acetonitrile CAS 656-35-9
| CAS No. | 656-35-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H5F2N |
| Molecular Weight | 153.13 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Based on its molecular formula C8H5F2N, 2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)acetonitrile contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 153.13 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
CATO supplies 2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS 656-35-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H5F2N, MW 153.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)acetonitrile under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C8H5F2N |
| Molecular Weight | 153.13 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |
Related Difluorophenyl Standards
- 2-(2,5-Difluorophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS 69584-87-8)
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- 2-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)acetaldehyde (CAS 109346-83-0)
Recommended Standards
- (S)-Methyl 2-amino-4,4-difluorobutanoate (CAS 607403-55-4)
- (S)-Ethyl 2-amino-3,3-difluoropropanoate (CAS 773046-41-6)
- 2,4-Difluoro-1H-indole (CAS 1934422-22-6)
- 2,3-Difluoro-6-methylbenzonitrile (CAS 1807183-03-4)
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- Phenyltris(dimethylsiloxy)silane (CAS 18027-45-7)
- 3-((4-Isopropylphenyl)amino)-1,2,4-triazin-5-ol (CAS 535981-86-3)
- Methanesulfonic acid 2-furan-2-yl-ethyl ester (CAS 70745-41-4)
- 3-Methyltetrahydrofuran (CAS 13423-15-9)
- [2-(oxolan-3-yloxy)pyridin-4-yl]methanamine (CAS 869293-72-1)
- Methyl 4-(butane-1-sulfonamido)benzoate (CAS 892878-71-6)
- 2-(3-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (CAS 1646842-16-1)
- Semaglutide Impurity 124 (CAS CATO-C4X-2226124)
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