Description

[4-(Furan-2-Yl)Phenyl](Phenyl)Methanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzophenone core substituted with a furan moiety, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. This structural motif is significant for its role in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the furan and aromatic ketone functionalities contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a core structure or intermediate in the synthesis of electron-transporting or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The ketone group can be functionalized to create chelating ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer backbones to alter thermal stability, refractive index, or photochemical properties for high-performance coatings and adhesives.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A versatile starting material for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including novel cyclization and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-(Furan-2-Yl)Phenyl](Phenyl)Methanone
CAS No.	128373-20-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-(Furan-2-yl)phenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 2-(4-Benzoylphenyl)furan; 4-(2-Furyl)benzophenone; Phenyl[4-(2-furanyl)phenyl]methanone; Methanone, [4-(2-furanyl)phenyl]phenyl-; Benzophenone, 4-(2-furyl)-; 4-Furan-2-yl-benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [4-(Furan-2-Yl)Phenyl](Phenyl)Methanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with data from techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon), please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.