Description

4-Fluoro-4'-Methoxybenzophenone is a high-purity, fluorinated benzophenone derivative with a distinct molecular structure. This compound serves as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and photoinitiator precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and light-sensitive materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a fluorinated benzophenone core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Photoinitiator Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for UV-curable photoinitiators used in inks, coatings, adhesives, and dental composites.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via Suzuki coupling and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Additive: Can be incorporated into polymers to modify properties such as thermal stability and refractive index.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-4'-Methoxybenzophenone
CAS No.	345-89-1
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO2
Molecular Weight	230.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-4'-methoxybenzophenone; (4-Fluorophenyl)(4-methoxyphenyl)methanone; 4-Methoxy-4'-fluorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 4-fluoro-4'-methoxy-; 345-89-1; 4-Fluoro-4'-methoxy-benzophenone; p-Fluoro-p'-methoxybenzophenone
EINECS	206-466-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-4'-Methoxybenzophenone 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
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.