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HCID 67880Generated: October 23, 2026

3-Fluorobenzonitrile

M-FLUOROBENZONITRILE · M-fluoronitrile · 3-fluoronitrile · M-FLUOROBENZONITILE · -Fluorobenzonitrile · 3-fluoro-benzonitril · m-Cyanofluorobenzene · 3-FLUOROBENZONITRILE

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3-Fluorobenzonitrile molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.403-54-3
Molecular formulaC7H4FN
Average molar mass121.11 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass121.03277735 g/mol
SMILESN#Cc1cccc(F)c1
InChIKeyJZTPKAROPNTQQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID67880
EC No.206-963-5
DTXSIDDTXSID0059954

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP1.5
Topological polar surface area23.8
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors2
Rotatable bonds0
Heavy atoms9
Formal charge0
Complexity135
SpringerMaterials Properties13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum
Melting point−16 °C(lit.)
Boiling point182-183 °C753 mm Hg(lit.)
Density1.133 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.5043(lit.)
Flash point154 °F
Storage conditionsSealed in dry,Room Temperature
Physical stateLiquid
Specific gravity1.133
ColorClear colorless to yellow
BRN1858941
InChIInChI=1S/C7H4FN/c8-7-3-1-2-6(4-7)5-9/h1-4H
InChIKeyJZTPKAROPNTQQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC(#N)C1=CC=CC(F)=C1
CAS DataBase Reference403-54-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII92WAP6RV75
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzonitrile, 3-fluoro-(403-54-3)
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzonitrile, 3-fluoro- (403-54-3)
UNSPSC Code12352100
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS05,GHS07
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH302-H315-H318-H335
GHS precautionary statementsP261-P280-P305+P351+P338
Target organsRespiratory system
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard symbolsXn,T,Xi
Risk statements (R)22-37/38-41-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety statements (S)26-39-36/37/39-36
UN transport numberUN 3276 6.1/PG 3
Water hazard class (WGK)3
Hazard NoteToxic
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Hazard class6.1Acute Tox. 4 OralEye Dam. 1Skin Irrit. 2STOT SE 3
Packing groupIII
Customs code29269090
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Limited quantities5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH302 (95.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 48 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 4 (95.8%)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
UN transport numberUN 3276 6.1/PG 3
Customs code29269090
Risk statements (R)22-37/38-41-36/37/38-20/21/22
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS05,GHS07
Hazard symbolsXn,T,Xi
hazard_noteToxic
Safety statements (S)26-39-36/37/39-36
Hazard class6.1Acute Tox. 4 OralEye Dam. 1Skin Irrit. 2STOT SE 3
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Packing groupIII
Target organsRespiratory system
GHS hazard statementsH302-H315-H318-H335
Limited quantities5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
GHS precautionary statementsP261-P280-P305+P351+P338

Applications & Uses

Uses

3-Fluorobenzonitrile has been used in the preparation of bis(3-cyanophenoxy)phenylenes.

General Description

Microwave spectrum of 3-fluorobenzonitrile has been studied. Amination of 3-fluorobenzonitrile with morpholine in DMSO at 100°C has been investigated.