Description

9-Fluoro-2-Nonanone is a specialized fluorinated ketone building block with the CAS registry number 544-43-4. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, where the fluorine atom and ketone group offer distinct sites for chemical synthesis and modification. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, enabling the development of novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging the ketone for carbonyl chemistry and the fluorine for selective substitution reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Investigated as a component or intermediate in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and specialty polymers for electronic and optical applications.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potentially used in the research and synthesis of novel flavor and fragrance compounds, where fluorinated ketones can impart unique sensory characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluoro-2-Nonanone
CAS No.	544-43-4
Molecular Formula	C9H17FO
Molecular Weight	160.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nonanone, 9-fluoro-; 9-Fluorononan-2-one; 1-Fluoro-8-oxononane; ω-Fluoro-2-nonanone; Nonan-2-one, 9-fluoro-; Fluorinated C9 Ketone
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Quality Control

Our 9-Fluoro-2-Nonanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

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.