Description

Ethanone, 2,2-Difluoro-1-(3-Methylphenyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ketone building block, identified by CAS number 50562-05-5. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both a difluoroacetyl group and a meta-methylphenyl moiety, making it a versatile intermediate for introducing specific fluorinated motifs into target molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing difluoroacetyl pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorinated group can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting materials, influencing dielectric properties and molecular alignment.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific chemical resistance, surface energy, or optical properties to specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies involving fluorination reactions and carbonyl chemistry.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and surface-active agents with unique performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 2,2-Difluoro-1-(3-Methylphenyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	50562-05-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Difluoro-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanone; 1-(3-Methylphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanone; 3-Methyl-2',2'-difluoroacetophenone; m-Tolyl 2,2-difluoro ketone; α,α-Difluoro-m-methylacetophenone; 2,2-Difluoro-1-(m-tolyl)ethanone; 50562-05-5
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethanone, 2,2-Difluoro-1-(3-Methylphenyl)- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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