Description

1-(4-Cyclohexylphenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-1,3-Butanedione is a specialized fluorinated diketone compound, identified by CAS NO 866050-34-2, that serves as a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique reactivity of its β-diketone moiety combined with the stability and lipophilicity imparted by the trifluoromethyl and cyclohexylphenyl groups. This chemical is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require sophisticated intermediates for creating novel active ingredients. Its structure makes it particularly suitable for the development of compounds targeting specific biological pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated scaffolds for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced active ingredients for crop protection, where the fluorinated group can improve pesticidal or herbicidal activity and environmental persistence.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Serves as a chelating agent for constructing metal-organic complexes and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, coatings, and organic electronic materials that benefit from fluorinated components.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized as a core structure for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes to study biological processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(4-Cyclohexylphenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-1,3-Butanedione
CAS No.	866050-34-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₇F₃O₂
Molecular Weight	298.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-cyclohexylphenyl)-1,3-butanedione; 1-(4-Cyclohexylphenyl)-4,4,4-trifluorobutane-1,3-dione; 4-Cyclohexylphenyl trifluoroacetylacetone; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-cyclohexylphenyl)butane-1,3-dione; TFPB derivative; Cyclohexylphenyl TFAA derivative; β-Diketone fluorinated intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(4-Cyclohexylphenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-1,3-Butanedione adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting 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 area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. 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)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.