Description

5,6-Difluoro-2,3,4-Trihydronaphthalen-1-One is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries seeking to introduce difluoro-substituted aromatic motifs into their target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring fluorinated bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating fluorinated polymers and liquid crystals with unique optical and electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and fluorination chemistry.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Difluoro-2,3,4-Trihydronaphthalen-1-One
CAS No.	939043-53-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈F₂O
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Difluoro-1-tetralone; 5,6-Difluoro-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one; 5,6-Difluoro-α-tetralone; 1-Tetralone, 5,6-difluoro-; 5,6-Difluoro-1-oxotetralin; 5,6-Difluoro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one
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Quality Control

Our 5,6-Difluoro-2,3,4-Trihydronaphthalen-1-One 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for research or cGMP applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

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