Description

1-Pentanone, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-, (R*,S*)- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a phenyl group with a fluorine-substituted ketone backbone, which is crucial for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly where fluorine incorporation is desired for metabolic stability or bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticide and herbicide molecules, leveraging the fluorine atom to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for specialty monomers or ligands in the development of novel polymers, coatings, or catalytic systems.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and synthetic chemistry research to explore new fluorination reactions and asymmetric synthesis pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various technological applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pentanone, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-, (R*,S*)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	154669-94-0
Molecular Formula	C12H15FO
Molecular Weight	194.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-methyl-1-phenyl-1-pentanone; (RS)-2-Fluoro-3-methyl-1-phenylpentan-1-one; 1-Pentanone, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-1-phenyl-, (R*,S*)-; 2-Fluoro-3-methyl-1-phenylpentanone; α-Fluoro-β-methyl-γ-phenyl valerophenone; Fluoromethylphenylpentanone; 154669-94-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Pentanone, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-, (R*,S*)- (9Ci) is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for research-grade chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via techniques such as GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy is provided with each shipment to guarantee reproducible results for your critical R&D and scale-up work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its properties as a fluoride-containing compound and high volatility, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and separated from strong alkalis. For long-term storage, consider using inert gas headspace.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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