1-(4-Methyl Phenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluorobutane-1,3-Dione (Diketone)

1-(4-Methyl Phenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluorobutane-1,3-Dione (Diketone)

Diketone trifluoro derivative; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,3-butanedione; MPTFB; Aromatic trifluoro diketone

CAS 720-94-5

Chemical Formula C11H9F3O2

Molecular Weight 230.18 g/mol

1-(4-Methyl Phenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluorobutane-1,3-Dione, commonly referred to as a diketone derivative, is a specialty intermediate used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical APIs, agrochemicals, and complex organic compounds. Its unique structure, combining aromatic and trifluoromethyl groups, offers enhanced stability, reactivity, and bioavailability in end applications.

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate for API Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of fluoro-substituted pharmaceutical compounds with improved pharmacokinetic properties.
  • Building Block in Drug Design: Acts as a core structure in heterocyclic and aromatic compound synthesis for drug discovery.
  • Stability Enhancer: The trifluoromethyl group increases metabolic stability and binding affinity of drug molecules.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Herbicide & Fungicide Intermediate: Plays a key role in the development of fluorinated pesticides for higher efficacy and environmental resistance.
  • Plant Growth Regulator Precursor: Utilized in the production of agrochemical agents that influence plant hormone activity.
  • Synthesis Aid in Crop Protection Agents: Acts as a starting material for novel insecticidal and fungicidal molecules.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Fluorinated Material Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of advanced materials with water, oil, and chemical repellency.
  • Research & Development: Commonly employed in academic and industrial R&D to study structure-activity relationships of fluorinated molecules.
  • Catalysis Research: Serves as a ligand precursor in metal-organic catalysts and transition metal chemistry.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98%
Appearance Pale yellow to white crystalline powder
Odor Slight aromatic odor
Boiling Point ~270 °C (may decompose)
Melting Point 52–56 °C
Density ~1.30 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in ethanol, methanol, and organic solvents
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point >100 °C

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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