Description

2,2-Dichloro-1,2-Diphenylethanone is a high-purity organic chemical building block characterized by its dichlorinated ketone structure. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for constructing specialized molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a diphenylacetylene or related backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its dichloro ketone moiety introduces specific reactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators in specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in organic synthesis methodologies, including cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for exploring new chlorination or reduction pathways.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dichloro-1,2-Diphenylethanone
CAS No.	31315-51-2
Molecular Formula	C14H10Cl2O
Molecular Weight	265.14 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Dichlorodeoxybenzoin; 2,2-Dichlorodeoxybenzoin; 1,2-Diphenyl-2,2-dichloroethanone; Dichlorodeoxybenzoin; NSC 403058; Benzoin Dichloride; Desyl Chloride (related compound); Dichloro Diphenylethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2-Dichloro-1,2-Diphenylethanone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 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%

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