Description

3,5-Difluoro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone is a specialized fluorinated benzophenone derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring fluorine atoms and a methylthio group, makes it a valuable intermediate 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: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for photoactive compounds and electron-transport materials in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Science: Intermediate for synthesizing specialty monomers and polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination reactions and cross-coupling methodologies.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced coatings and functional materials that require specific light-absorption or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone
CAS No.	197439-19-3
Molecular Formula	C14H10F2OS
Molecular Weight	264.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(Methylthio)-3,5-difluorobenzophenone; (4-Methylsulfanylphenyl)-(3,5-difluorophenyl)methanone; 3,5-Difluoro-4'-(methylsulfanyl)benzophenone; Methanone, (3,5-difluorophenyl)(4-(methylthio)phenyl)-; Benzophenone, 3,5-difluoro-4'-(methylthio)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,5-Difluoro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%

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