Description

1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-Hexan-2-One is a specialized fluorinated organic building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile conferred by the chloro and difluoro functional groups. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is essential for chemists and process engineers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce fluorinated motifs into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated analogs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine substitution improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and fluorinated materials with unique surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging its electrophilic ketone and halogen sites for further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemical: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and electronic chemicals for display and semiconductor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-Hexan-2-One
CAS No.	6302-00-7
Molecular Formula	C6H9ClF2O
Molecular Weight	164.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hexanone, 1-chloro-1,1-difluoro-; 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoro-2-hexanone; 1-Chloro-1,1-difluorohexan-2-one; 1,1-Difluoro-1-chloro-2-hexanone; Hexan-2-one, 1-chloro-1,1-difluoro-; α-Chloro-α,α-difluoro-2-hexanone; 6302-00-7 (CAS Registry Number)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-Hexan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and upright to minimize loss and exposure. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.