Description

1,7-Octadien-4-One, 5,5-Difluoro-7-Methyl- is a specialized fluorinated organic building block characterized by its unique dienone structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where the introduction of fluorine atoms is critical for modulating biological activity and stability. It serves the needs of research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the creation of novel active ingredients, complex natural product analogs, and high-performance materials.

Application

• As a versatile fluorinated synthon in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of novel drug candidates.
• Key intermediate in the development of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides, leveraging fluorine's effect on bioavailability and environmental persistence.
• Building block for advanced material science, including the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions in fluorine chemistry and catalysis.
• Potential precursor for flavor and fragrance compounds requiring specific, stable structural motifs.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and bioactive molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,7-Octadien-4-One, 5,5-Difluoro-7-Methyl-
CAS No.	373393-24-9
Molecular Formula	C9H12F2O
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5-Difluoro-7-methyl-1,7-octadien-4-one; 7-Methyl-5,5-difluoro-1,7-octadien-4-one; 1,7-Octadien-4-one, 5,5-difluoro-7-methyl-; Difluoromethylated dienone; Fluorinated octadienone building block
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,7-Octadien-4-One, 5,5-Difluoro-7-Methyl- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be incompatible with strong bases and fluorides. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.