Description

7-Fluoro-1-Indanone is a high-purity fluorinated indanone derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce fluorine atoms into target structures to modulate their biological activity and physicochemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine moiety enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials requiring fluorinated aromatic components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes used in biochemical assays and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Fluoro-1-Indanone
CAS No.	651735-59-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO
Molecular Weight	150.15 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Fluoroindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 7-fluoro-; 7-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 7-Fluorohydrindone; 7-Fluoro-1-oxoindane; 7-Fluoroindanone; 7-Fluoro-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoro-1-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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