Description

6-Fluoro-2-Tetralone is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block with the CAS number 294919-14-5. This compound is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for API synthesis and novel compound discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated tetralin-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the fluorine atom's ability to modulate bioactivity and stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and specialty polymers.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the creation of focused compound libraries.
• Fluorine Chemistry: Used as a model substrate in methodological development for introducing fluorine into complex organic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-2-Tetralone
CAS No.	294919-14-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉FO
Molecular Weight	164.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-naphthalenone; 6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one; 6-Fluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-one; 2-Tetralone, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluoro-α-tetralone; 6-Fluoro-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; 6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2-naphthalenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Fluoro-2-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, GC, and NMR are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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