4-cyano-1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole

1-[(2,6-Difluorophenyl)methyl]-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbonitrile is useful for preparation of allyl ruthenium hydroxyphosphine chloride as efficient catalyst for selective hydration of nitriles to amides in water under mild conditions.