Description

2-Cycloocten-1-One, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl- is a fluorinated cyclic enone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an α,β-unsaturated ketone and a fluorine substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom and cyclic structure can improve biological activity and environmental profile.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other cyclization strategies to introduce functionalized eight-membered rings into target molecules.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing novel musk compounds or other specialty aroma chemicals due to its cyclic ketone backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cycloocten-1-One, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-
CAS No.	101128-36-3
Molecular Formula	C9H13FO
Molecular Weight	156.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-cycloocten-1-one; 3-Methyl-2-fluoro-2-cycloocten-1-one; 2-Fluoro-3-methylcyclooct-2-en-1-one; 2-Cycloocten-1-one, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-; Fluorinated Cyclooctenone; F-Methyl Cyclooctenone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cycloocten-1-One, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and process chemistry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, and custom purity grades or analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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