Description

6,8-Difluoro-2-Tetralone is a fluorinated tetralone derivative, a key fluorinated building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its precise molecular structure, which serves as a critical intermediate for the development of complex pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce fluorine atoms into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the difluoro substitution can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies in fluorination chemistry and ring-forming reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex fluorinated fine chemicals and specialty compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,8-Difluoro-2-Tetralone
CAS No.	843644-23-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈F₂O
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6,8-Difluoro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one; 6,8-Difluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-one; 2-Tetralone, 6,8-difluoro-; 6,8-Difluoro-α-tetralone; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-6,8-difluoronaphthalen-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,8-Difluoro-2-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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