Description

1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Hexan-2-One is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where the trifluoromethyl group imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate this specific fluorinated motif into novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other functional materials requiring fluorinated aromatic components.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, carbonyl chemistry, and as a substrate for developing novel fluorination methodologies.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Hexan-2-One
CAS No.	1477864-02-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅F₃O
Molecular Weight	244.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-(Trifluoromethyl)butyrophenone; 1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]hexan-2-one; 3-Trifluoromethylbutyrophenone; Hexan-2-one, 1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; m-Trifluoromethylbutyrophenone; α-Propyl-m-(trifluoromethyl)acetophenone; 1-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)hexan-2-one
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Quality Control

Our 1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Hexan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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