Description

(+/-)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Oxepan-4-One CAS NO 1344733-56-7 is a high-value, fluorinated oxepane derivative, a versatile chiral building block prized for its unique structural motif and the chemical properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl group. This compound is critical for enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with enhanced metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the construction of advanced intermediates for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the CF3 group for improved efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers or ligands used in catalysis and the development of advanced polymers with specific properties.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a scaffold or starting material in stereoselective reactions to introduce complexity and chirality into target molecules.
• Fluorine Chemistry: An important reagent for introducing the trifluoromethyl moiety into complex organic frameworks, a common strategy in modern medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Oxepan-4-One
CAS No.	1344733-56-7
Molecular Formula	C7H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	182.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)oxepan-4-one; 4-Oxepanone, 5-(trifluoromethyl)-; rac-5-(Trifluoromethyl)oxepan-4-one; (±)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-one; Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-one, 5-(trifluoromethyl)-, (±)-; TLX-001 (Potential R&D code); FTO (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our production of (+/-)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Oxepan-4-One adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (by HPLC/GC), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Racemic mixture (50:50 enantiomeric ratio)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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