Description

5-Hexen-2-One, 6,6-Difluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated organic building block characterized by its unique combination of a ketone group and a terminal alkene within a difluoro-substituted carbon chain. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex fluorinated compounds, where the introduction of fluorine atoms can dramatically alter physical properties, metabolic stability, and biological activity. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorination is used to optimize drug potency, bioavailability, and stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the difluoroalkene moiety can contribute to enhanced biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, or specialty coatings, imparting desirable properties such as oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, or altered dielectric constants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular frameworks via reactions at both the ketone and alkene functional groups, enabling diverse chemical transformations.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Employed as a model compound in methodological development for studying the reactivity and incorporation of fluorine atoms into organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hexen-2-One, 6,6-Difluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	76083-55-1
Molecular Formula	C6H8F2O
Molecular Weight	134.12 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6-Difluoro-5-hexen-2-one; 5-Hexen-2-one, 6,6-difluoro-; 6,6-Difluorohex-5-en-2-one; 1,1-Difluoro-4-penten-2-one; 4-Penten-2-one, 1,1-difluoro-; Difluorohexenone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Hexen-2-One, 6,6-Difluoro- (9Ci) is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development purposes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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