Description

2-Butanone, 1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-3-Methyl- is a specialized fluorinated derivative of butanone, identified by CAS No. 121412-64-4. This compound serves as a valuable highly volatile building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to its halogen and fluorine substituents. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced biological activity and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in fluorination reactions and as a precursor for more complex fluoroorganic molecules in research and development.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of fluorinated surfactants, polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced materials with specific surface properties or reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butanone, 1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-3-Methyl-
CAS No.	121412-64-4
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClF2O
Molecular Weight	156.56 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-1,1-difluoro-3-methylbutan-2-one; 3-Methyl-1-chloro-1,1-difluorobutan-2-one; 1,1-Difluoro-1-chloro-3-methyl-2-butanone; Chlorodifluoroacetylacetone (derivative); CF2ClC(O)CH(CH3)2
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butanone, 1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-3-Methyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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