Description

Cyclohexyl 2-Trifluoromethylphenyl Ketone is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ketone building block. This compound is prized for its unique structural features, combining a cyclohexyl ring with a trifluoromethyl-substituted benzophenone core, which imparts desirable properties like enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials. Its specific reactivity makes it a critical intermediate in medicinal chemistry programs targeting a range of therapeutic areas.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and synthesis of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for improved bioavailability and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic-ketone structure.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis as a versatile electrophile or as a scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions at the ketone carbonyl.
• Life Science Reagents: Potential use in the development of biochemical probes, fluorescent tags, or other research reagents where its fluorinated structure is beneficial.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexyl 2-Trifluoromethylphenyl Ketone
CAS No.	898769-30-7
Molecular Formula	C14H15F3O
Molecular Weight	256.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)(cyclohexyl)methanone; Cyclohexyl(o-trifluoromethylphenyl)ketone; 1-Cyclohexyl-2'-(trifluoromethyl)acetophenone; 2-Trifluoromethylphenyl Cyclohexyl Ketone; o-Trifluoromethyl Cyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone; α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-cyclohexylbenzyl Alcohol Ketone Form; Ketone, cyclohexyl 2-trifluoromethylphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclohexyl 2-Trifluoromethylphenyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing 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.