Description

6-Fluoro-2-Methylchromone is a fluorinated chromone derivative, a key heterocyclic scaffold in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable building block for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, enabling the development of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating new drug candidates and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the chromone core.
• Fluorinated Compound Library Synthesis: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs focused on creating fluorinated analog libraries to study structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials where the chromone structure imparts specific properties.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for studying heterocyclic chemistry, fluorination effects, and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-2-Methylchromone
CAS No.	75487-84-2
Molecular Formula	C10H7FO2
Molecular Weight	178.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-2-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one; 6-Fluoro-2-methyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 2-Methyl-6-fluorochromone; 6-Fluoro-2-methylchromen-4-one; 75487-84-2; 6-Fluoro-2-methyl-4-chromone; Fluoromethylchromone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-2-Methylchromone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%

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