Description

4-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone is a high-value, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its distinct halogenated aromatic structure. This compound is essential for advanced chemical synthesis, offering versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine and iodine substituents for bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and high-performance resins with tailored thermal and optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine moiety makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form complex biaryl systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	141763-55-5
Molecular Formula	C13H8FIO
Molecular Weight	326.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Fluorophenyl)(4-iodophenyl)methanone; 4'-Iodo-4-fluorobenzophenone; 1-Fluoro-4-(4-iodobenzoyl)benzene; Benzophenone, 4-fluoro-4'-iodo-; 4-Fluorobenzophenone-4'-iodide; p-Fluoro-p'-iodobenzophenone; 4-Fluoro-4'-iodo-diphenylmethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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