Organic Halides

3-(2-Fluoroethoxy)Propanenitrile is a chemical with toxic properties. It is classified as a fluoroacetic acid and has been used in the production of other chemicals. Fluoroacetic acid is toxic to humans, showing signs of skin irritation, respiratory tract irritation, and kidney damage. 3-(2-Fluoroethoxy)Propanenitrile is not found naturally and has been sponsored by many companies.

2,3-Bis(bromomethyl)quinoxaline is a nitrogenous heterocyclic compound that has a coordination geometry of square planar. It has been used as an inhibitor for the protein p21 and the nucleophile in palladium complexes. 2,3-Bis(bromomethyl)quinoxaline is also a model system for studying reaction mechanisms and chemical structures. The electron density map of the compound was obtained by X-ray crystal structure analysis. The reaction mechanism of this molecule is proposed to be through a chelate ring cross-coupling process.