Description

9-Fluorodecanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where the introduction of fluorine atoms is critical for modulating biological activity and material properties. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel fluorinated pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a starting material for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Research: Employed in the development of specialty surfactants and polymers with unique surface properties and stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Medicinal Chemistry: A versatile reagent for introducing fluorinated alkyl chains in complex molecule construction for drug discovery programs.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Useful in creating fluorinated analogs of fatty acids or other biomolecules for metabolic and mechanistic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluorodecanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	63977-32-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃FO₂
Molecular Weight	218.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 9-Fluorodecanoate; 9-Fluorodecanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Decanoic acid, 9-fluoro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 9-fluorodecanoate; 9-Fluoro-decanoic acid ethyl ester; FLDD; 9-Fluorocapric Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 9-Fluorodecanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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