Description

3'-Fluoroacetophenone is a versatile fluorinated aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic introduction of a fluorine atom and an acetyl group onto the benzene ring, enabling precise modulation of electronic properties and reactivity in target molecules. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential CNS agents and anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A fundamental reagent for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and novel fluorination pathways in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex fluorinated aromatic compounds for specialty applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3'-Fluoroacetophenone
CAS No.	455-36-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO
Molecular Weight	138.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanone; 3-Fluoroacetophenone; m-Fluoroacetophenone; 3'-Fluoroacetophenone; 3-Fluorophenyl methyl ketone; 3-Acetylfluorobenzene; 1-Acetyl-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluoro-1-phenylethanone
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Quality Control

Our 3'-Fluoroacetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤1.0%

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