Description

Ethanone, 1-(2,6-Difluoro-3-Methylphenyl)- (9Ci) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce difluoromethylphenyl motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the difluoro-methylphenyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 1-(2,6-Difluoro-3-Methylphenyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	261763-31-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2,6-Difluoro-3-methylphenyl)ethanone; 2',6'-Difluoro-3'-methylacetophenone; 2,6-Difluoro-3-methylacetophenone; 3-Methyl-2,6-difluoroacetophenone; Acetophenone, 2,6-difluoro-3-methyl-; 1-Acetyl-2,6-difluoro-3-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 1-(2,6-Difluoro-3-Methylphenyl)- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.