Description

3-Fluorocyclopentanone is a versatile fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom on a cyclopentanone ring, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorinated motifs into complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists working in pharmaceutical discovery, agrochemical development, and materials science, where the strategic incorporation of fluorine can dramatically alter a compound's biological activity, metabolic stability, and physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating fluorinated analogs to improve drug potency and pharmacokinetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials with tailored electronic and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions and custom synthesis projects to construct complex, fluorinated heterocycles and alicyclic compounds.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research into the effects of fluorine substitution on reaction mechanisms and molecular conformation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorocyclopentanone
CAS No.	1215071-10-5
Molecular Formula	C5H7FO
Molecular Weight	102.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluorocyclopentanone; Cyclopentanone, 3-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-cyclopentanone; 3-Fluorocyclopentan-1-one; 3-Fluorocyclo-pentanone; 3-Fluorocyclopentanone (CAS 1215071-10-5)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorocyclopentanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications in regulated industries.

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. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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

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