Description

2-Hexanone, 6-Fluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated ketone building block with the CAS registry number 62764-90-3. This compound is valued for its unique chemical structure, which introduces both ketone and fluorine functionalities, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a precursor in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals that require specific fluorinated segments.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex carbon chains via reactions at the ketone group.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound for studying the reactivity and effects of fluorine substitution in aliphatic ketones.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexanone, 6-Fluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	62764-90-3
Molecular Formula	C6H11FO
Molecular Weight	118.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-2-hexanone; 6-Fluorohexan-2-one; 1-Fluoro-5-oxohexane; 5-Oxo-1-fluorohexane; 2-Hexanone, 6-fluoro-; FCH2CH2CH2CH2COCH3; 6-Fluoro-2-oxohexane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Hexanone, 6-Fluoro- (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and process development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	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.