4-(4-Fluorobenzoyl)-3-hydroxymethylbenzonitrile is an intermediate in the synthesis of Citalopram/Escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that relieves the symptoms of diabetes and is used in the treatment of depression.
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