Application of 4-cyanomethyl-2

Overview[1][2] 4-Cyanomethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzonitrile is a photochemical intermediate that can be prepared from hexafluorobenzonitrile in one step and can be used to synthesize luminescent materials. Preparation[1] Add hexafluorobenzonitrile (1.93g, 10mmol), ethyl cyanoacetate (1.11g, 10mmol), potassium carbonate (1.67g, 12.1mmol), and 30mL of DMF into the reactor, and stir for 48 hours at room temperature. Distilled water and acetic…