Description

2-Hexenoic Acid, 4-Fluoro-3-Methyl-5-Oxo- is a specialized fluorinated keto-acid derivative that serves as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive keto group and a fluorine atom, makes it a critical building block for introducing fluorinated motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to create novel active ingredients with enhanced properties such as metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting metabolic and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to develop advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom can improve lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its versatile reactive sites.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research focused on the synthesis and behavior of organofluorine compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexenoic Acid, 4-Fluoro-3-Methyl-5-Oxo-
CAS No.	124412-83-5
Molecular Formula	C7H9FO3
Molecular Weight	160.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-3-methyl-5-oxo-2-hexenoic acid; 5-Oxo-4-fluoro-3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid; 3-Methyl-4-fluoro-5-oxohex-2-enoic acid; 4-Fluoro-3-methyl-5-oxohex-2-enoic acid; Fluoromethyl ketohexenoic acid; (E/Z)-4-Fluoro-3-methyl-5-oxo-2-hexenoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hexenoic Acid, 4-Fluoro-3-Methyl-5-Oxo- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the exacting requirements of GMP environments for pharmaceutical intermediates and can provide material tailored to your specific project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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