Description

2-Trifluoromethylcyclopentanone is a specialized fluorinated organic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a cyclopentanone ring substituted with a trifluoromethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules, thereby modifying their physical, chemical, and biological properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability, bioavailability, and lipophilicity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve activity and environmental profile.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials that require fluorinated components for specific performance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions and coupling chemistry to construct complex, fluorinated molecular architectures for discovery chemistry.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D focused on exploring new fluorination methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Trifluoromethylcyclopentanone
CAS No.	95524-19-9
Molecular Formula	C6H7F3O
Molecular Weight	152.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)cyclopentan-1-one; Cyclopentanone, 2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1-cyclopentanone; 1-Cyclopentanone, 2-(trifluoromethyl)-; α-Trifluoromethylcyclopentanone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Trifluoromethylcyclopentanone is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of our global partners, with quality systems designed to support development from preclinical stages through to commercial manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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