Description
1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS No. 13670-99-0) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone with the molecular formula C8H6F2O. This compound is characterized by its two fluorine atoms at the ortho positions of the phenyl ring, which impart unique electronic and steric properties. It is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. The compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥98% purity (GC), ensuring consistency for research and industrial applications. Proper storage under inert conditions is recommended to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 13670-99-0
- Complexity: 148
- IUPAC Name: 1-(2,6-difluorophenyl)ethanone
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6F2O/c1-5(11)8-6(9)3-2-4-7(8)10/h2-4H,1H3
- InChI Key: VGIIILXIQLXVLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 156.03867113
- Molecular Formula: C8H6F2O
- Molecular Weight: 156.13
- SMILES: CC(=O)C1=C(C=CC=C1F)F
- Topological: 17.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 156.03867113
- Synonyms: 13670-99-0, 1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethanone, 1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethan-1-one, EINECS 237-151-9, DTXSID10159891, DTXCID3082382, 237-151-9, 2′,6′-Difluoroacetophenone, 2,6-Difluoroacetophenone, Ethanone, 1-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-, MFCD00000328, Acetophenone, 2′,6′-difluoro-, 1-acetyl-2,6-difluorobenzene, 2-Difluoroacetophenone, 2′,6′-difluoro acetophenone, SCHEMBL167447, SCHEMBL2095659, 2′,6′-Difluoroacetophenone, 97%, 1-(2,6-Difluoro-phenyl)-ethanone, 1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethanone #, FD2024, SBB006686, STL301827, AKOS000119779, AC-2459, CS-W001915, PS-8845, SY001308, DB-010911, D3559, NS00052627, ST50824552, EN300-18756, Z90122597, F0001-0464, InChI=1/C8H6F2O/c1-5(11)8-6(9)3-2-4-7(8)10/h2-4H,1H, 2 inverted exclamation mark ,6 inverted exclamation mark -Difluoroacetophenone
Application
1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethan-1-one is widely used as a key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in anti-inflammatory and CNS-active compounds. Its electron-withdrawing fluorine atoms enhance reactivity in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura couplings. The compound also serves as a precursor for liquid crystal materials and advanced polymers with tailored thermal stability. Researchers leverage its structural motif to study steric effects in catalytic transformations.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (98%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (98%)
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