Description

4H-1-Benzopyran-4-One, 6-Fluoro-7-Hydroxy- is a high-purity fluorinated chromone derivative, a key advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and versatile building block for organic synthesis. Its value lies in its precise molecular structure, which is critical for developing novel active compounds in life sciences research. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical innovators, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on creating new fluorinated molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or requiring fluorinated bioactive scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds, fluorinated dyes, and functional materials.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or probe in biochemical assays to study enzyme interactions and metabolic pathways involving chromone structures.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in creating organic electronic materials or advanced polymers with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4H-1-Benzopyran-4-One, 6-Fluoro-7-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	1026385-90-9
Molecular Formula	C9H5FO3
Molecular Weight	180.13 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-7-hydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one; 6-Fluoro-7-hydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 6-Fluoro-7-hydroxychromone; 7-Hydroxy-6-fluorochromone; 6-Fluoro-7-hydroxycoumarin (common misnomer, structurally related); FHC (abbreviation); 6-F-7-OH-Chromone
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Quality Control

Our production of 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-One, 6-Fluoro-7-Hydroxy- adheres to stringent quality management systems. The material is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use 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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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