
Catalog Number	AR005JJ4
Chemical Name	1-CYCLOPROPYL-2,2,2-TRIFLUORO-ETHANONE
CAS Number	75702-97-5
Molecular Formula	C5H5F3O
Molecular Weight	138.0878
MDL Number	MFCD07380744
SMILES	O=C(C(F)(F)F)C1CC1

1-Cyclopropyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone, a highly versatile chemical reagent, serves as a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a cyclopropyl group and trifluoromethyl ketone moiety, imparts distinct reactivity and functionality to the compound. In chemical synthesis, this compound is employed as a key intermediate in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Due to its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group, 1-Cyclopropyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone exhibits enhanced stability and selectivity in many reactions, making it a preferred choice in the synthesis of complex molecules. Its cyclopropyl motif also enables the construction of strained and highly functionalized molecular frameworks, facilitating the development of novel compounds with diverse biological activities. Furthermore, the trifluoromethyl ketone functionality can participate in a range of transformations, such as nucleophilic additions and cross-coupling reactions, expanding the synthetic utility of this compound in organic chemistry research and drug discovery endeavors.