4’-Fluoroacetophenone

• CAT Number: R041873
• CAS Number: 403-42-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H7FO
• Molecular Weight: 138.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)ethan-1-one; 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)ethanone; 1-Acetyl-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Acetylfluorobenzene; 4-Acetylphenyl Fluoride; 4-Fluorophenyl Methyl Ketone; 4-Fluorophenylethanal; 4’-Fluoroacetophenone; Methyl 4-Fluorophenyl Ketone; NSC 30635
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7FO/c1-6(10)7-2-4-8(9)5-3-7/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: ZDPAWHACYDRYIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)F

4’-Fluoroacetophenone(Cat No.: R041873), also known as 4-fluoroacetophenone or para-fluoroacetophenone, is an aromatic ketone featuring a fluorine atom at the para-position of the phenyl ring and an acetyl group on the benzene ring. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and influences electronic properties, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies. This compound is intended for laboratory and research use only.