Description

Cyclopentyl 2,4-Difluorophenyl Ketone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which combines a cyclopentyl ring with a difluorinated phenyl ketone moiety, enabling precise structural modifications. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research and development of advanced polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized as a core structure for developing molecular probes and tags to study biological pathways and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentyl 2,4-Difluorophenyl Ketone
CAS No.	898791-93-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂F₂O
Molecular Weight	210.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Difluorophenyl Cyclopentyl Ketone; 1-Cyclopentyl-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)ethanone; Cyclopentanone, 2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-; (2,4-Difluorophenyl)(cyclopentyl)methanone; 898791-93-0; Cyclopentyl(2,4-difluorophenyl)methanone
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopentyl 2,4-Difluorophenyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.