Description

3,4-Difluoro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a benzophenone core with strategically positioned fluorine and methylthio substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in advanced synthesis, where its unique structure enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the difluoro and thioether groups contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to construct complex molecules in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Difluoro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone
CAS No.	197439-06-8
Molecular Formula	C14H10F2OS
Molecular Weight	264.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(Methylthio)-3,4-difluorobenzophenone; (4-Methylsulfanylphenyl)-(3,4-difluorophenyl)methanone; 3,4-Difluoro-4'-(methylmercapto)benzophenone; Benzophenone, 3,4-difluoro-4'-(methylthio)-; Methanone, (3,4-difluorophenyl)(4-(methylthio)phenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Difluoro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting research and production standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

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