Description

3-Fluoro-1-Nitropropane is a versatile fluorinated nitroalkane building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile. This compound is essential for introducing both fluorine and nitro functional groups into target molecules, enabling advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It serves as a critical intermediate for medicinal chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides that benefit from fluorine's metabolic stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and other reactions to construct complex organic molecules in R&D laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination methodologies and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Fluoro-1-Nitropropane
CAS No.	462-24-8
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆FNO₂
Molecular Weight	107.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Nitro-3-fluoropropane; 3-Fluoronitropropane; 3-Fluoropropyl nitrite; β-Fluoronitropropane; NSC 3773; FNP; 3-Fluoro-1-nitro-propane; 462-24-8
EINECS	207-320-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-1-Nitropropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.20 - 1.25 g/mL

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