Description

Ethanone, 1-Cyclohexyl-2,2-Difluoro-2-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated organic building block with a unique difluoromethylthio-substituted ketone structure. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its fluorine atoms and reactive ketone group enable the introduction of desirable properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the difluoromethylthio group can contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for developing specialty polymers or liquid crystals that incorporate sulfur and fluorine for unique electronic or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies, such as nucleophilic addition reactions or as a substrate for further functionalization.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for investigating the reactivity and applications of gem-difluoro and thioether functionalities in synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 1-Cyclohexyl-2,2-Difluoro-2-(Methylthio)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	170654-39-4
Molecular Formula	C9H14F2OS
Molecular Weight	208.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclohexyl-2,2-difluoro-2-(methylthio)ethanone; 2,2-Difluoro-2-(methylthio)-1-cyclohexylethanone; 1-Cyclohexyl-2,2-difluoro-2-methylsulfanylethanone; 1-Cyclohexyl-2,2-difluoro-2-(methylsulfanyl)ethanone; 1-Cyclohexyl-2,2-difluoro-2-(methylthio)ethan-1-one; (9CI) Identifier; Difluorinated Cyclohexyl Ketone Thioether
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethanone, 1-Cyclohexyl-2,2-Difluoro-2-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR, NMR), and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

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

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