Description

2,5-Dichlorobenzophenone is a versatile chlorinated aromatic ketone that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual chlorine substituents, which provide specific reactivity and electronic properties for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzophenone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-substitution pattern imparts specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a precursor or electron-transport material in the development of advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Development: Utilized in research for creating novel photoactive compounds used in coatings, inks, and sunscreen formulations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, carbonyl chemistry, and halogenation pattern investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichlorobenzophenone
CAS No.	16611-67-9
Molecular Formula	C13H8Cl2O
Molecular Weight	251.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 2,5-dichloro-; 2,5-Dichlorobenzophenone; 2,5-Dichlorodiphenyl ketone; Methanone, (2,5-dichlorophenyl)phenyl-; NSC 406122
EINECS	240-698-5

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichlorobenzophenone is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications, and our quality commitment supports compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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