Description

Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-Ethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a benzoyl fluoride and an ethyl substituent, makes it a critical reagent for introducing fluorinated motifs into complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to introduce the 4-ethylbenzoyl moiety into aromatic systems.
• Material Science Research: Used in developing novel organic electronic materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-Ethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	87102-73-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO
Molecular Weight	152.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethylbenzoyl Fluoride; p-Ethylbenzoyl Fluoride; 1-(4-Ethylphenyl)-1-fluoromethanone; 4-Ethylbenzenecarbonyl Fluoride; (4-Ethylphenyl)(fluoro)methanone; Benzoyl fluoride, 4-ethyl-; Fluoromethanone, (4-ethylphenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-Ethyl- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments. We adhere to cGMP principles for the manufacture of this advanced intermediate.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Individual Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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