Description

4-Hepten-3-One, 5-Ethyl-4-Fluoro- is a specialized fluorinated ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique structure, which combines an α,β-unsaturated ketone moiety with a strategically placed fluorine atom, enabling precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging the fluorine atom for metabolic stability and bioavailability enhancement.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorinated enone structure contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for specialty polymers or liquid crystals that require fluorinated components for specific thermal or optical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential use in the synthesis of complex, novel aroma molecules due to its reactive ketone functionality.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in fluorination chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hepten-3-One, 5-Ethyl-4-Fluoro-
CAS No.	41848-05-9
Molecular Formula	C9H15FO
Molecular Weight	158.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethyl-4-fluorohept-4-en-3-one; 4-Fluoro-5-ethyl-4-hepten-3-one; 5-Ethyl-4-fluoro-4-hepten-3-one; (E/Z)-5-Ethyl-4-fluorohept-4-en-3-one; Fluorinated heptenone derivative; α,β-Unsaturated fluoroketone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Hepten-3-One, 5-Ethyl-4-Fluoro- is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profile.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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