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4-Fluorophenylacetone

SKU 51220047 CAS 459-03-0 C9H9FO MW 152.17 Available on enquiry

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4-Fluorophenylacetone is an aromatic ketone with a fluorine substituent, widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and agrochemicals. It serves as a key building block for APIs due to its reactive carbonyl and fluorine groups. This chemical has a CAS number of 459-03-0, with a molecular formula of C9H9FO and a molecular weight of 152.17 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word under standard handling. Molekula supplies 4-Fluorophenylacetone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
51220047
CAS Number
459-03-0
IUPAC Name
1-(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-one
EC Number
207-284-7
Molecular Formula
C9H9FO
Molecular Weight
152.17
Exact Mass
152.0637
SMILES
CC(=O)CC1=CC=C(C=C1)F
InChIKey
ZUEKIIWSVFBTCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H9FO/c1-7(11)6-8-2-4-9(10)5-3-8/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
PubChem CID
521187

Synonyms

  • 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-propanone
  • 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)acetone
  • 1-(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-one
  • 1-(p-Fluorophenyl)-2-propanone
  • 1-Acetonyl-4-fluorobenzene
  • 2-Propanone, 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-
  • ZUEKIIWSVFBTCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-fluorophenylacetone commonly used for in research or industrial applications?

4-Fluorophenylacetone is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fluorinated compounds, due to its reactive ketone and fluorinated aromatic ring.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 4-fluorophenylacetone?

The chemical formula is C₉H₉FO, and the molecular weight is 152.17 g/mol.

How should 4-fluorophenylacetone be stored?

Store at ambient temperature in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and incompatible substances.

What purity grades are available for 4-fluorophenylacetone from Molekula?

Molekula supplies 4-fluorophenylacetone in high-purity research grade (≥98%) for laboratory and development use.

Can Molekula supply 4-fluorophenylacetone in bulk quantities?

Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—contact Molekula for custom packaging and pricing.

What documentation is provided with an order of 4-fluorophenylacetone?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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