Description

Ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate (CAS No. 759-67-1) is a high-purity fluorinated ester compound with the molecular formula C₇H₁₁FO₃. This specialty chemical is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and agrochemical development due to its reactive keto-ester and fluorine functionalities. The compound is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid with >95% purity (GC), ensuring consistency for demanding applications. Its IUPAC name, ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate, reflects the precise molecular structure featuring an ethyl ester group adjacent to both fluorine and ketone moieties. Proper storage at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability. Available in research quantities (100mg to 5kg) with optional custom packaging.

Properties

• CAS Number: 759-67-1
• Complexity: 156
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxo-pentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H11FO3/c1-3-5(9)6(8)7(10)11-4-2/h6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: ODPHSEIVAPWGAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 162.06922237
• Molecular Formula: C7H11FO3
• Molecular Weight: 162.16
• SMILES: CCC(=O)C(C(=O)OCC)F
• Topological: 43.4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 162.06922237
• Synonyms: Ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate, 759-67-1, DTXSID30545257, DTXCID20496042, 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoic acid ethylester, 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester, 2-Fluoro-3-oxo-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate, C7H11FO3, MFCD09753153, SCHEMBL3782518, AKOS005063661, AS-15051, DB-001225, EN300-93353, E78287

Application

Ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate serves as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules. Researchers employ this compound in the synthesis of fluorinated heterocycles and bioactive intermediates. The reactive β-keto ester moiety enables facile condensation reactions, while the fluorine substituent modulates electronic properties. Applications extend to materials science where it functions as a precursor for specialty fluoropolymers.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us at support@atomfair.com

Disclaimer: Sold exclusively for laboratory research. Prohibited for commercial use, diagnostics, or human/animal applications. Buyers assume all compliance liability.