Description

α-Fluorovinylmethyl Ketone is a specialized fluorinated building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the efficient introduction of a fluorovinyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and fluorinated materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cycloaddition reactions, Michael additions, and other transformations to construct complex, fluorinated organic molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Fluorovinylmethyl Ketone
CAS No.	2372-98-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5FO
Molecular Weight	88.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-1-buten-3-one; 3-Buten-2-one, 1-fluoro-; 1-Fluorovinyl methyl ketone; Methyl 1-fluorovinyl ketone; 1-Fluoro-3-buten-2-one; 1-Fluoro-1-buten-3-one; 1-Fluorovinylmethylketone; 1-Fluoro-1-butenone
EINECS	219-138-7

Quality Control

Our α-Fluorovinylmethyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and at a stable temperature, ideally between 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.