Description

2-Fluorobenzophenone is a versatile fluorinated aromatic ketone that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine substituent, enabling precise molecular modifications for high-value applications. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the production of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter physical properties such as thermal stability, refractive index, and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated molecules via reactions like Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic substitution.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Precursor: Serves as a starting material in the manufacture of compounds used in photopolymerization and coatings that require UV protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	342-24-5
Molecular Formula	C13H9FO
Molecular Weight	200.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; o-Fluorobenzophenone; 2-Fluorodiphenyl ketone; Benzophenone, 2-fluoro-; Phenyl 2-fluorophenyl ketone; 2-Fluorobenzoylbenzene; 2-FBP; NSC 406919
EINECS	206-438-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	34-38°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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