Description

1,3-Bis(4-Fluorobenzoyl)Benzene is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its symmetrical aromatic ketone structure with fluorine substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, fluorinated biphenyl-like core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a central building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and polyaryletherketones (PAEKs) to impart high thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research focused on fluoroorganic chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(4-Fluorobenzoyl)Benzene
CAS No.	108464-88-6
Molecular Formula	C20H12F2O2
Molecular Weight	322.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(4-fluorobenzoyl)benzene; 1,3-Di(4-fluorobenzoyl)benzene; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarbonyl dichloride, 3,3'-difluoro-; 4,4'-Difluoro-1,3-dibenzoylbenzene; 1,3-Dibenzoyl-4,4'-difluorobenzene; α,α'-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-benzenedimethanol diketone; 3,3'-Difluoro-4,4'-benzophenonedicarbonyl chloride (related precursor); Bis(4-fluorophenyl)(1,3-phenylene)dimethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(4-Fluorobenzoyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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