Description

6-Fluoro-1-Tetralone is a versatile fluorinated organic building block and a key intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic incorporation of a fluorine atom into the tetralone scaffold, which can significantly alter the biological activity, metabolic stability, and physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex fluorinated heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents, anti-cancer compounds, and other biologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atom enhances lipophilicity and target binding.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel fluorinated organic materials, such as liquid crystals or polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and verification in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving fluorinated aromatic systems and carbonyl chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-1-Tetralone
CAS No.	703-67-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9FO
Molecular Weight	164.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one; 6-Fluoro-α-tetralone; 1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 6-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-; 6-Fluorotetralone; 6-Fluoro-1-oxotetralin; 6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone; 6-Fluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-1-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%

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