Description

3-(Methoxycarbonyl)Benzophenone is a versatile aromatic ketone ester intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, which incorporates both a benzophenone core and a methoxycarbonyl group, making it a key building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with benzophenone-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Development: Acts as a key raw material for manufacturing photoinitiators used in inks, coatings, and adhesives, as well as UV-stabilizing compounds.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials for displays and lighting applications.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research Chemistry: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating complex organic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methoxycarbonyl)Benzophenone
CAS No.	21204-86-4
Molecular Formula	C15H12O3
Molecular Weight	240.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Benzoylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-benzoylbenzoate; 3-Carbomethoxybenzophenone; m-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzophenone; Benzoic acid, 3-benzoyl-, methyl ester; Methyl m-benzoylbenzoate; 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)Benzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting a purity specification of ≥98% (by HPLC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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