Description

3-Chlorobenzophenone is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its distinct molecular structure, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reliable and reactive chlorinated aromatic ketone scaffold for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain benzodiazepine derivatives and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, where the chlorobenzophenone moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Photoinitiator Component: Serves as a starting material or core structure in the manufacture of photoinitiators for UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in organic and organometallic chemistry for the development of novel ligands and catalysts in cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chlorobenzophenone
CAS No.	1076-78-0
Molecular Formula	C13H9ClO
Molecular Weight	216.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; m-Chlorobenzophenone; 3-Chlorodiphenyl ketone; Benzophenone, 3-chloro-; NSC 406908; 1-Chloro-3-benzoylbenzene; 3-Chloro-1,1-diphenylmethanone
EINECS	214-068-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Chlorobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding standard industry grades for synthetic intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	74°C - 78°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.