4-(4-Fluorophenyl)butan-2-one

• CAT Number: L016289
• CAS Number: 63416-61-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H11FO
• Molecular Weight: 166.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-(4-fluorophenyl)butan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H11FO/c1-8(12)2-3-9-4-6-10(11)7-5-9/h4-7H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChIKey: WDALXIHTFDUFIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-(4-Fluorophenyl)butan-2-one(CAT: L016289) is an organic compound featuring a ketone group (butan-2-one) attached to a 4-fluorophenyl group. This compound is primarily used as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of the fluorine atom on the phenyl ring enhances the molecule’s stability and can improve its biological activity, making it a valuable building block in medicinal chemistry. The ketone functional group allows for a variety of chemical reactions, including nucleophilic additions, condensations, and reductions, facilitating the creation of more complex molecules for drug development or material science applications.