Description

1,1,3,4,5,6,7-Heptafluoro-1H-Inden-2(3H)-One is a high-purity fluorinated indanone derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its unique perfluorinated structure makes it an essential building block for introducing specific fluorine motifs, which are highly sought after for their ability to modulate the physical, chemical, and biological properties of target compounds. This product is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic or heterocyclic systems to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where fluorine incorporation can improve environmental persistence, uptake, and efficacy.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or building block for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials, leveraging fluorine's properties to impart thermal stability, chemical resistance, and unique optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies, including cross-coupling reactions, cyclizations, and as a substrate for developing new fluorination or defluorination catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,3,4,5,6,7-Heptafluoro-1H-Inden-2(3H)-One
CAS No.	77495-79-5
Molecular Formula	C9H3F7O
Molecular Weight	260.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Inden-2(3H)-one, 1,1,3,4,5,6,7-heptafluoro-; Heptafluoroindan-2-one; 1,1,3,4,5,6,7-Heptafluoro-2-indanone; 2,3-Dihydro-1,1,3,4,5,6,7-heptafluoro-1H-inden-2-one; 1,1,3,4,5,6,7-Heptafluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-one; 1,1,3,4,5,6,7-Heptafluoroindan-2-one; 77495-79-5 (CAS Name)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,1,3,4,5,6,7-Heptafluoro-1H-Inden-2(3H)-One adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch analysis to ensure consistent high purity and reliable performance in sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We maintain a robust quality management system to guarantee traceability and compliance with global regulatory expectations for advanced chemical intermediates.

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 bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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