Description

4-Bromo-4'-Fluorobenzophenone is a high-purity, versatile organic intermediate characterized by its distinct halogenated benzophenone structure. This compound matters for its crucial role as a building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of complex molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for applications ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development to liquid crystal and polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic system.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the production of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for display technologies (LCDs) due to its molecular rigidity and polarity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including high-performance engineering plastics and photoresists.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED fabrication.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions, as well as for creating molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromo-4'-Fluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	2069-41-2
Molecular Formula	C13H8BrFO
Molecular Weight	279.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-4'-fluorobenzophenone; (4-Bromophenyl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone; p-Bromo-p'-fluorobenzophenone; 4-Fluoro-4'-bromobenzophenone; 2069-41-2; Benzophenone, 4-bromo-4'-fluoro-; Methanone, (4-bromophenyl)(4-fluorophenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-4'-Fluorobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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