Description

2-Hexanone, 5-Fluoro-6-Hydroxy- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated ketone derivative, identified by CAS NO 117751-47-0. This compound is valued as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine and hydroxyl functionalities. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, potentially for CNS or metabolic disease targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, leveraging its reactive ketone and hydroxyl groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing specialized fluorinated polymers or liquid crystals with unique properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control and method development for fluorinated compound analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexanone, 5-Fluoro-6-Hydroxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	117751-47-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11FO2
Molecular Weight	134.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-6-hydroxy-2-hexanone; 5-Fluoro-6-hydroxyhexan-2-one; 2-Hexanone, 5-fluoro-6-hydroxy-; 6-Hydroxy-5-fluoro-2-hexanone; 5-Fluoro-6-hydroxy-2-hexanone (9CI); 117751-47-0; 5-Fluoro-6-hydroxyhexan-2-one (IUPAC)
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hexanone, 5-Fluoro-6-Hydroxy- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.