Description

1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 2-Fluoro-3,4-Dihydro- is a specialized fluorinated naphthalenone derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom on a partially saturated ring system, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials. The CAS number for this compound is 71019-06-2.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and oncology targets, where the fluorine atom can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine substituent to improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, fluorinated aromatic core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, cyclizations, and as a scaffold for constructing polycyclic aromatic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound for investigating the effects of fluorine substitution on the reactivity and physical properties of naphthalene-based systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 2-Fluoro-3,4-Dihydro-
CAS No.	71019-06-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇FO
Molecular Weight	162.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone; 2-Fluoro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one; 2-Fluoro-1-tetralone; 2-Fluoro-α-tetralone; 2-Fluorotetral-1-one; 71019-06-2; Fluorinated tetralone derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 2-Fluoro-3,4-Dihydro- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the exacting standards required for research and process development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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