Description

7-Fluoro-3-Chromanone is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where the introduction of fluorine atoms is a key strategy for modulating biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries engaged in the development of new fluorinated molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine enhances efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystals or organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds via reactions at the ketone moiety.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	7-Fluoro-3-Chromanone
CAS No.	944904-13-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO2
Molecular Weight	166.15 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Fluorochroman-3-one; 3-Chromanone, 7-fluoro-; 7-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-one; 7-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one; 7-Fluorochromanone
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Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoro-3-Chromanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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