Description

6-Fluoro-4-Methylindan-1-One is a high-purity fluorinated indanone derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile, functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific fluorinated motifs into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluoromethylindanone structure can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialized polymers and organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Fluorine Chemistry: An important substrate for studying fluorination reactions and developing new methodologies in organofluorine chemistry.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-4-Methylindan-1-One
CAS No.	174603-42-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9FO
Molecular Weight	164.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Indanone, 6-fluoro-4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-6-fluoroindan-1-one; 6-Fluoro-4-methyl-1-indanone; 6-Fluoro-4-methylindanone; 6-Fluoro-4-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-4-Methylindan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, supporting your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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