Description

5-Benzoyl-m-Xylene is a high-purity aromatic ketone intermediate with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a benzoyl group on a meta-substituted xylene backbone, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Research component for developing novel materials used in OLEDs and other electronic applications.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Building block for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzoyl-m-Xylene
CAS No.	13319-70-5
Molecular Formula	C15H14O
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-(phenylcarbonyl)toluene; 1-Benzoyl-3,5-dimethylbenzene; 3,5-Dimethylbenzophenone; m-Xylyl Phenyl Ketone; 5-Benzoyl-1,3-dimethylbenzene; (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Benzoyl-m-Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and meet stringent impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (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	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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