Description

1,2-Bis-(4-Fluorophenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty materials. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the fluorine moiety for enhanced biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with unique thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and fluorination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis-(4-Fluorophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	366-68-7
Molecular Formula	C14H10F2O
Molecular Weight	232.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)ethanone; 4,4'-Difluorobenzil; 4,4'-Difluorodibenzoylmethane; 1,2-Di(4-fluorophenyl)ethane-1,2-dione; Bis(4-fluorophenyl)glyoxal; (4-Fluorophenyl)(4-fluorobenzoyl)methane; 4,4'-Difluorobenzoylbenzene; 366-68-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis-(4-Fluorophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and 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.