Description

Butanoic Acid, 2-Fluoro-2-Methyl-3-Oxo-, 2-Fluoroethyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated ester building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which incorporates both a fluorinated alkyl chain and a reactive keto-ester moiety, enabling precise modifications in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for creating novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine atoms to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine moiety enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or building block for synthesizing specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging its ester and ketone functional groups for further chemical transformations.
• PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Tracer Development: Potential use as a precursor for fluorine-18 (18F) labeling compounds used in medical imaging diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 2-Fluoro-2-Methyl-3-Oxo-, 2-Fluoroethyl Ester
CAS No.	894423-79-1
Molecular Formula	C7H10F2O3
Molecular Weight	180.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroethyl 2-Fluoro-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoate; 3-Oxobutanoic Acid, 2-Fluoro-2-Methyl-, 2-Fluoroethyl Ester; 2-Fluoro-2-methyl-3-oxo-butanoic acid 2-fluoroethyl ester; Ethanol, 2-fluoro-, 2-fluoro-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoate; Fluorinated keto-ester building block
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 2-Fluoro-2-Methyl-3-Oxo-, 2-Fluoroethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO 9001 quality management standards, and our processes are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP for advanced pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity to light and potential reactivity with strong bases, appropriate chemical storage cabinets are recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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