Description

4,6-Difluoro-1-Indanone is a high-purity fluorinated indanone derivative, a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex pharmaceutical intermediates and functional materials. This compound is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorine-containing aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, cyclizations, and as a starting material for complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial research.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable substrate for studying fluorination reactions and the effects of fluorine substitution on molecular properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Difluoro-1-Indanone
CAS No.	162548-73-4
Molecular Formula	C9H6F2O
Molecular Weight	168.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Indanone, 4,6-difluoro-; 4,6-Difluoroindan-1-one; 4,6-Difluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 4,6-Difluoroindanone; Difluoroindanone; 162548-73-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Difluoro-1-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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