Description

6-Fluoro-5-Methyl Isatin is a strategically important fluorinated heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where the fluorine atom and isatin core impart critical bioactivity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other bioactive small molecule drugs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular pathways.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-5-Methyl Isatin
CAS No.	749240-55-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6FNO2
Molecular Weight	179.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-6-fluoroisatin; 6-Fluoro-5-methyl-1H-indole-2,3-dione; 1H-Indole-2,3-dione, 6-fluoro-5-methyl-; Isatin, 6-fluoro-5-methyl-; 6-Fluoro-5-methylindoline-2,3-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-5-Methyl Isatin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.