Description

Ethanone, 2-(Ethylthio)-2,2-Difluoro-1-Phenyl- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated ketone building block, identified by CAS number 600689-94-9. This compound is valued for its unique difluoro and ethylthio functional groups, which are critical for introducing specific reactivity and physicochemical properties into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the difluoro group can improve lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers and liquid crystals with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecules via reactions at the ketone or thioether functional groups.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound for investigating the reactivity and applications of gem-difluoro ketones in synthetic methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 2-(Ethylthio)-2,2-Difluoro-1-Phenyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	600689-94-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10F2OS
Molecular Weight	216.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Difluoro-2-(ethylthio)-1-phenylethanone; 1-Phenyl-2,2-difluoro-2-(ethylthio)ethanone; 2-(Ethylthio)-2,2-difluoroacetophenone; α,α-Difluoro-α-(ethylthio)acetophenone; Difluoro(ethylthio)acetophenone; Ethyl 2,2-difluoro-2-oxo-1-phenylethyl sulfide
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethanone, 2-(Ethylthio)-2,2-Difluoro-1-Phenyl- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.