Description

2-Butanone,4-(5-Fluoro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)- (CAS NO 676122-92-2) is a high-value, fluorinated indole derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular scaffolds for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. Its unique structure, featuring both a ketone and a fluorinated indole moiety, makes it a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of targeted therapeutics and high-performance specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from the bioactivity of the fluorinated indole structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the research of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Biochemical Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorescent probes and molecular tags for biological imaging and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butanone,4-(5-Fluoro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)-
CAS No.	676122-92-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂FNO
Molecular Weight	205.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(5-Fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)butan-2-one; 5-Fluoro-3-(3-oxobutyl)-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 5-fluoro-3-(3-oxobutyl)-; 4-(5-Fluoroindol-3-yl)-2-butanone; 3-(3-Oxobutyl)-5-fluoro-1H-indole; 5-Fluoro-3-(3-oxobutyl)indole; 4-(5-Fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)butan-2-one; 676122-92-2
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Butanone,4-(5-Fluoro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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