Description

6-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4H-Chromen-4-One is a high-purity fluorinated chromenone derivative, a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which combines a chromenone core with a trifluoromethyl group, offering enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity for research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists and agrochemical researchers developing novel active ingredients, as well as for material scientists working on specialty chemicals and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting inflammation, CNS disorders, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the chromenone structure.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile fluorinated building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in life science research as a probe or inhibitor to study specific enzymatic pathways and biological mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4H-Chromen-4-One
CAS No.	579-00-0
Molecular Formula	C11H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	228.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)chromen-4-one; 2-Trifluoromethyl-6-methyl-4-chromone; 6-Methyl-2-trifluoromethyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 6-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-chromone; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one; 6-Methyl-2-trifluoromethylchromone; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4H-Chromen-4-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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