Description

2-Nonanone, 1-Fluoro- is a specialized fluorinated ketone building block with the CAS registry number 85970-62-3. This compound is valued for its unique chemical structure, which introduces fluorine and a ketone functional group into a medium-chain hydrocarbon backbone, enabling precise modifications in advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorine substitution is desired to modulate metabolic stability, bioavailability, or binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorinated ketone moiety can contribute to enhanced biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fluorinated precursor in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, contributing to the desired dielectric and self-assembly properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, where the specific chain length and fluorination can influence odor characteristics and stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Functions as a versatile substrate in methodological studies, such as asymmetric hydrogenation or cross-coupling reactions, to develop new catalytic systems.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Utilized in the production of fluorinated surfactants or coatings that require specific hydrophobic and oleophobic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nonanone, 1-Fluoro-
CAS No.	85970-62-3
Molecular Formula	C9H17FO
Molecular Weight	160.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2-nonanone; 1-Fluorononan-2-one; 2-Nonanone, 1-fluoro-; ω-Fluoro-2-nonanone; 1-Fluoronomane-2-one; Nonan-2-one, 1-fluoro-; Fluorinated C9 Ketone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Fluoro-2-nonanone is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards where required.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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