Description
4-(3-Fluorophenyl)cyclohexanone (CAS No. 40503-87-5) is a high-purity fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C12H13FO. This cyclohexanone derivative features a 3-fluorophenyl substituent at the 4-position, offering unique reactivity and structural properties for advanced synthetic applications. The compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with >98% purity (GC), ensuring consistency for research and industrial use. Its IUPAC name is 4-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one, and it is particularly valuable as a building block in pharmaceutical intermediates, liquid crystal materials, and specialty polymers. Proper storage at 2-8°C in tightly sealed containers is recommended to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 40503-87-5
- Complexity: 204
- IUPAC Name: 4-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclohexanone
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H13FO/c13-11-3-1-2-10(8-11)9-4-6-12(14)7-5-9/h1-3,8-9H,4-7H2
- InChI Key: LIAPPURFKRACQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 192.095043196
- Molecular Formula: C12H13FO
- Molecular Weight: 192.23
- SMILES: C1CC(=O)CCC1C2=CC(=CC=C2)F
- Topological: 17.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 192.095043196
- Synonyms: 4-(3-FLUOROPHENYL)CYCLOHEXANONE, 40503-87-5, 4-(3′-FLUOROPHENYL)-CYCLOHEXANONE, 4-(3-FLUOROPHENYL)CYCLOHEXAN-1-ONE, 3-fluoro-4′-pentylcyclohexyl, MFCD11850087, 1-(3-fluorophenyl)-cyclohexane-4-one, SCHEMBL730107, DTXSID50596807, LIAPPURFKRACQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS017515039, AC-26581, AS-61290, DB-070022, CS-0186864, C75049
Application
4-(3-Fluorophenyl)cyclohexanone serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies. The fluorinated cyclohexane ring enhances thermal stability and dielectric anisotropy in nematic mixtures. Researchers also utilize this ketone in medicinal chemistry for developing CNS-active pharmaceuticals, where the fluorine atom modulates bioavailability. Its rigid structure makes it valuable for constructing advanced materials with tailored optical properties.
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