Description

2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-One, 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro- is a fluorinated cyclohexadienone derivative, a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring a conjugated ketone flanked by four fluorine atoms, makes it a valuable building block for introducing fluorinated aromatic and aliphatic motifs into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where fluorine substitution can improve metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the development of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials to modify thermal stability, solubility, and electronic characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a dienophile or electrophile in Diels-Alder and nucleophilic addition reactions to construct complex, fluorinated carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An essential substrate for studying new fluorination methodologies and the effects of polyfluorination on chemical reactivity and physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-One, 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro-
CAS No.	57070-23-2
Molecular Formula	C6H2F4O
Molecular Weight	166.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one; 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluorocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one; Tetrafluorobenzoquinone; Perfluorocyclohexadienone; 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone; 57070-23-2; NSC 403122
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-One, 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR, NMR), and impurity profile 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 (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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