2-Fluorobenzonitrile

Chemical properties

colorless to light yellow liquid

The Uses of 2-Fluorobenzonitrile

2-Fluorobenzonitrile, also known as o-fluorobenzonitrile, is an organic aromatic fluoride. It has a wide range of applications in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyestuffs, etc. In the field of dyestuff, the introduction of fluorine atom makes the dyed products bright and colorful and less likely to fade, among other advantages.

The Uses of 2-Fluorobenzonitrile

2-Fluorobenzonitrile was used in the synthesis of :
3-amino-1,2-benzisoxazoles
6-(acetylaminomethyl)-3-amino-1,2-benzisoxazole
5-(4′-methyl [1, 1′-biphenyl]-2-yl)-1H-tetrazole
xanthone-iminium triflates

General Description

2-Fluorobenzonitrile reacts with lithium N,N-dialkylaminoborohydride reagent to yield 2-(N,N-dialkylamino)benzylamines.