Description

Ethyl 6-(3,5-Ditrifluoromethylphenyl)-6-Oxohexanoate is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a ketone ester backbone flanked by trifluoromethylphenyl groups. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to incorporate fluorinated aromatic motifs into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitor and receptor antagonist programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Fluorinated Compound Library Synthesis: Essential for constructing diverse screening libraries in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery campaigns.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of labeled compounds and probes for studying biochemical pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A pivotal starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific fluorinated aromatic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-(3,5-Ditrifluoromethylphenyl)-6-Oxohexanoate
CAS No.	898792-97-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₆F₆O₃
Molecular Weight	382.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxo-6-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Oxo-6-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]hexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 6-oxo-6-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-(3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-6-oxohexanoate; 898792-97-7; AKOS BRN 0972
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 6-(3,5-Ditrifluoromethylphenyl)-6-Oxohexanoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with rigorous internal specifications, which are designed to meet the exacting standards of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to preserve optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.