Description

1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Pent-4-En-1-One is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a reactive enone moiety and a trifluoromethylphenyl group, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and coatings with unique chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing fluorinated components used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories to study novel reaction pathways, such as Michael additions and cyclization reactions.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable substrate for investigating the influence of fluorine atoms on molecular conformation and reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Pent-4-En-1-One
CAS No.	125996-99-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁F₃O
Molecular Weight	228.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-(Trifluoromethyl)pent-4-en-1-phenyl-1-one; 4-Penten-1-one, 1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; 1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)pent-4-en-1-one; 3-Trifluoromethylphenyl pent-4-en-1-one; α,β-Unsaturated ketone derivative; (3-Trifluorophenyl)pent-4-en-1-one
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Pent-4-En-1-One is manufactured 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 to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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