Description

2-(1-Trifluoromethyl-2-Nitroethyl)Cyclohexanone is a specialized fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a trifluoromethyl and a nitroethyl group on a cyclohexanone scaffold, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials that benefit from fluorine incorporation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A model compound for investigating the reactivity and stereochemistry of polyfunctionalized, fluorinated cyclohexanone derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1-Trifluoromethyl-2-Nitroethyl)Cyclohexanone
CAS No.	112092-00-9
Molecular Formula	C9H12F3NO3
Molecular Weight	239.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Trifluoromethyl-2-nitroethyl)cyclohexan-1-one; 2-(1-Trifluoromethyl-2-nitroethyl)cyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 2-[2-nitro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]-; 2-[2-Nitro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]cyclohexanone; 1-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-nitroethylcyclohexanone; 2-(1-Trifluoromethyl-2-nitro-ethyl)-cyclohexanone
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(1-Trifluoromethyl-2-Nitroethyl)Cyclohexanone adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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