2-(5-Bromo-2-fluorophenyl)acetonitrile

• CAT Number: L012087
• CAS Number: 305800-60-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H5BrFN
• Molecular Weight: 214.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(5-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5BrFN/c9-7-1-2-8(10)6(5-7)3-4-11/h1-2,5H,3H2
• InChIKey: CVMIQENCTVIYOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Br)CC#N)F

2-(5-Bromo-2-fluorophenyl)acetonitrile is an organic compound featuring an acetonitrile group attached to a phenyl ring substituted with a bromine atom at the fifth position and a fluorine atom at the second position. Its chemical formula is C₈H₅BrF₁N. This compound is significant in synthetic organic chemistry, serving as an intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of halogens enhances its reactivity and allows for various chemical transformations, making it valuable for further functionalization in research and applications.