Description

1,1,1-Trifluoro-4-Mercapto-4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-One is a specialized fluorinated organic building block featuring both a reactive thiol (mercapto) group and a trifluoromethyl ketone moiety. This compound matters for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with enhanced properties such as metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing the trifluoromethyl group and sulfur-containing functionalities into potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for protease inhibitors and kinase modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and coatings with tailored surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chiral ligands or metal complexes for asymmetric catalysis.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research focused on exploring new reactions and methodologies in organofluorine chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop activity-based probes or affinity labels for studying enzyme function and protein interactions due to its reactive thiol and ketone groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1-Trifluoro-4-Mercapto-4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-One
CAS No.	55674-00-5
Molecular Formula	C11H7F3OS
Molecular Weight	244.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Mercapto-1,1,1-trifluoro-4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one; 4-Phenyl-4-mercapto-1,1,1-trifluoro-3-buten-2-one; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-4-mercapto-4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-mercapto-1-phenyl-2-buten-1-one; TFMPBO; α,α,α-Trifluoro-β-mercapto-β-phenylvinyl methyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,1-Trifluoro-4-Mercapto-4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation of the thiol group. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.