Description

Ethanone, 2,2-Difluoro-1-(5-Methyl-2-Furanyl)- is a high-purity fluorinated furanone derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both a difluoroacetyl group and a methylfuran moiety, making it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require fluorinated heterocyclic cores.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials due to its furan and carbonyl functionality.
• Fluorine Chemistry: An essential building block in organofluorine chemistry for introducing the difluoroacetyl group into target molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing high-value, complex chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 2,2-Difluoro-1-(5-Methyl-2-Furanyl)-
CAS No.	911193-25-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	160.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Difluoro-1-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)ethanone; 1-(5-Methyl-2-furanyl)-2,2-difluoroethanone; 5-Methyl-2-furyl difluoromethyl ketone; 2,2-Difluoro-1-(5-methyl-2-furyl)ethan-1-one; Difluoro(5-methyl-2-furoyl)methane; 911193-25-4; (5-Methylfuran-2-yl)(difluoro)methanone
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Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 2,2-Difluoro-1-(5-Methyl-2-Furanyl)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

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