2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)acetonitrile CAS 959600-88-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.959600-88-5
Molecular FormulaC8H11F2N
Molecular Weight159.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)acetonitrile CAS 959600-88-5 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C8H11F2N, 2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)acetonitrile contains a nitrile group, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 159.18 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies 2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)acetonitrile (CAS 959600-88-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H11F2N, MW 159.18 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)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 FormulaC8H11F2N
Molecular Weight159.18 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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