Description

2'-Fluoro-4'-Nonyloxyacetophenone is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a fluorine substituent and a long alkyloxy chain, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorine substitution is used to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Acts as a crucial precursor in the production of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for display technologies, leveraging its alkyloxy chain and fluorine atom for desired mesomorphic properties.
• Advanced Organic Electronics: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials, where its aromatic core and fluorine group can influence electron affinity and molecular packing.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block for developing new fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, benefiting from the often-enhanced biological activity and environmental persistence imparted by fluorine.
• Polymer Modification: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers with specific optical, surface, or thermal characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Provides a versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and creating libraries of compounds for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Fluoro-4'-Nonyloxyacetophenone
CAS No.	203066-95-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₅FO₂
Molecular Weight	280.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Fluoro-4-nonyloxyphenyl)ethanone; 2'-Fluoro-4'-n-nonyloxyacetophenone; Ethanone, 1-[2-fluoro-4-(nonyloxy)phenyl]-; 4-Nonyloxy-2-fluoroacetophenone; 2-Fluoro-4-nonyloxyacetophenone; 1-(2-Fluoro-4-(nonyloxy)phenyl)ethan-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2'-Fluoro-4'-Nonyloxyacetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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