Description

3,3'-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the difluorobenzophenone moiety, which can impart desirable properties like metabolic stability and altered electronic characteristics in target molecules. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated compounds for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to improve thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel organic frameworks, ligands, and functional materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for bespoke chemical synthesis services catering to diverse industrial needs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	345-70-0
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Difluorobenzophenone; 3,3'-Difluorodiphenylmethanone; Bis(3-fluorophenyl)methanone; (3-Fluorophenyl)(3-fluorophenyl)methanone; 3-Fluorophenyl 3-fluorophenyl ketone; DFBP; 345-70-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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