Description

9-Fluoro-3-oxononanoic acid ethyl ester is a versatile fluorinated keto ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive ketone and an ester group adjacent to a fluorine atom, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging fluorine's ability to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated polymers or specialty monomers, contributing to materials with unique surface properties, chemical resistance, or optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, such as aldol condensations or alkylations, due to the reactivity of the ketone functionality.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable substrate for investigating the influence of fluorine substitution on reaction pathways and molecular conformation in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluoro-3-oxononanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	502-36-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₉FO₃
Molecular Weight	218.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 9-Fluoro-3-oxononanoate; 9-Fluoro-3-oxononanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Oxo-9-fluorononanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 9-Fluoro-3-oxopelargonate; 9-Fluorolevulinic Acid Ethyl Ester (derivative); FKOE (abbrev.); 502-36-3; NSC 163049
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Quality Control

Our 9-Fluoro-3-oxononanoic acid ethyl ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

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

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