Description

2-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanone is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific fluorinated aromatic motifs for enhanced activity and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic display applications.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent precursor in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal and optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodology development, catalysis studies, and exploring new chemical spaces in fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	153529-18-1
Molecular Formula	C15H13FO2
Molecular Weight	244.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanone; 3'-Fluoro-4-methoxydeoxybenzoin; 2-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one; 3-Fluoro-4'-methoxydeoxybenzoin; (3-Fluorophenyl)(4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (tautomeric form); 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzophenone (common name); FMPE (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanone adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR for comprehensive characterization and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. 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
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.