Description

2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzophenone is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ketone building block, distinguished by its unique trifluoromethyl and fluorine substituents. This compound is critical for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability into target molecules, making it a sought-after intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers and liquid crystals with tailored optical and electronic properties.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors due to its electron-withdrawing characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring novel carbon-fluorine bond chemistry and creating compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzophenone
CAS No.	208173-18-6
Molecular Formula	C14H8F4O
Molecular Weight	268.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzophenone; [2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl](phenyl)methanone; Methanone, [2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]phenyl-; Benzophenone, 2-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-6-methyl-; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-6-methylbenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.