Description

2-Chloro-6-Fluorophenylacetone is a versatile and high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone intermediate. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, where it serves as a key building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of new therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the chloro-fluoro substitution pattern imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials due to its specific aromatic substitution pattern.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel synthetic methodologies and catalytic processes involving fluorinated ketones.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a specialized intermediate for producing custom fluorinated compounds for various high-value industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Fluorophenylacetone
CAS No.	93839-16-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClFO
Molecular Weight	186.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)propan-2-one; 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-1-phenylpropan-2-one; 2-Chloro-6-fluoroacetophenone; 2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzyl methyl ketone; 2'-Chloro-6'-fluoroacetophenone; 2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl-2-propanone; α-Chloro-α-fluoroacetophenone (related); 93839-16-8
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Fluorophenylacetone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.