Description

1,3-Bis(4-Fluorophenyl)-1,3-Propanedione is a high-purity fluorinated diketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key precursor for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing fluorinated heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized β-diketone ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors, due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research into new fluorinated organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(4-Fluorophenyl)-1,3-Propanedione
CAS No.	1493-51-2
Molecular Formula	C15H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	260.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Di(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-propanedione; 4,4'-Difluorodibenzoylmethane; Bis(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-propanedione; 1,3-Propanedione, 1,3-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-; 4-Fluorodibenzoylmethane; DFDM; 4,4'-Difluorodibenzoylmethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(4-Fluorophenyl)-1,3-Propanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.