Description

2',3'-Difluoroacetophenone is a versatile fluorinated aromatic ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms on the aromatic ring, which significantly influences the electronic and steric properties of downstream molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in CNS and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides where fluorine substitution enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the creation of novel fluorinated organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a building block for specialty polymers and coatings with tailored surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new fluorination chemistry and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	2',3'-Difluoroacetophenone
CAS No.	18355-80-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O
Molecular Weight	156.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)ethanone; 2,3-Difluoroacetophenone; 2,3-Difluorophenyl methyl ketone; Ethanone, 1-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-; o,m-Difluoroacetophenone; 2,3-DFAP; 2,3-Difluoroacetylbenzene; 2',3'-Difluoracetophenon
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Quality Control

Our 2',3'-Difluoroacetophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications.

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 bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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