Description

Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-(1-Methylethyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized organofluorine compound, a derivative of benzoyl fluoride featuring an isopropyl substituent on the aromatic ring. This structural motif makes it a valuable fluorinating agent and a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the benzoyl fluoride moiety into complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated aromatic ketone structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the isopropylbenzoyl fluoride group can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fluorinated building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials used in displays and lighting.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer backbones, modifying thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Fluorinating Agent: Utilized in organic synthesis as a source of the benzoyl fluoride group for acyl fluorination reactions under mild conditions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A critical reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel fluorinated compounds in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Fluoride, 4-(1-Methylethyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	87114-36-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO
Molecular Weight	166.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Isopropylbenzoyl Fluoride; p-Isopropylbenzoyl Fluoride; 1-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-1-fluoromethanone; 4-(1-Methylethyl)benzoyl Fluoride; Benzoyl fluoride, 4-(1-methylethyl)-; (4-Isopropylphenyl)(fluoro)methanone
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with stringent industry standards. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the exacting requirements of our global customer base in research and production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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