CAS 945614-14-2

5-Fluoro-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzonitrile

Description:

5-Fluoro-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzonitrile is an organic compound characterized by its structural features, which include a fluorine atom, a phenylmethoxy group, and a nitrile functional group. The presence of the fluorine atom typically enhances the compound's lipophilicity and may influence its biological activity, making it of interest in pharmaceutical research. The phenylmethoxy group contributes to the compound's overall hydrophobic character and can affect its interaction with biological targets. The benzonitrile moiety indicates the presence of a nitrile functional group, which is known for its reactivity and ability to participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic additions and cycloadditions. This compound may exhibit interesting properties such as solubility in organic solvents and potential applications in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of new therapeutic agents. Its unique combination of functional groups suggests that it could be investigated for specific biological activities or as a building block in synthetic organic chemistry.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₀FNO

InChI: InChI=1S/C14H10FNO/c15-13-6-7-14(12(8-13)9-16)17-10-11-4-2-1-3-5-11/h1-8H,10H2

InChI key: InChIKey=URIQKEYISJKWRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O(CC1=CC=CC=C1)C2=C(C#N)C=C(F)C=C2

Synonyms:

• Benzonitrile, 5-fluoro-2-(phenylmethoxy)-
• 2-(Benzyloxy)-5-fluorobenzonitrile
• 5-Fluoro-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzonitrile