Description

p-Decyl-A,A,A-Trifluoroacetophenone is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a long decyl chain and a trifluoroacetyl group, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring lipophilic, fluorinated motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a building block for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic ketone functionalities into polymer backbones, altering thermal and surface properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful in synthesizing specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions in fine chemical production.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including fluorination and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Decyl-A,A,A-Trifluoroacetophenone
CAS No.	100444-41-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₅F₃O
Molecular Weight	314.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[4-(Decyloxy)phenyl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone; 4-Decyloxy-α,α,α-trifluoroacetophenone; p-Decyloxy-α,α,α-trifluoroacetophenone; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-[4-(decyloxy)phenyl]ethanone; 4-n-Decyloxy-α,α,α-trifluoroacetophenone; TFAP-C10; Decyl Trifluoroacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Decyl-A,A,A-Trifluoroacetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and GC for residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.