Description

4,4-Difluoro-1-(1-Naphthyl)Butane-1,3-Dione is a specialized fluorinated diketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique structural motif, combining a naphthyl group with a difluorinated β-diketone system, which is highly valuable for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of novel heterocycles, metal chelating ligands, and fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• As a key fluorinated intermediate in the research and development of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• As a versatile chelating ligand precursor for the synthesis of metal-organic complexes and catalysts.
• In the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks, particularly fluorinated pyrazoles and isoxazoles, for agrochemical discovery.
• As a specialized building block for advanced materials science, including the development of organic semiconductors and fluorinated polymers.
• For use in academic and industrial research focused on fluorine chemistry and the modulation of compound physicochemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4-Difluoro-1-(1-Naphthyl)Butane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	832739-87-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀F₂O₂
Molecular Weight	248.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Naphthyl)-4,4-difluorobutane-1,3-dione; 4,4-Difluoro-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)butane-1,3-dione; 1-Naphthyl-4,4-difluoro-1,3-butanedione; 4,4-Difluoro-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-1,3-butanedione; 1-(1-Naphthyl)-4,4-difluoro-1,3-butanedione; 4,4-Difluoro-1-(α-naphthyl)butane-1,3-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4-Difluoro-1-(1-Naphthyl)Butane-1,3-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.