Description

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,2-Diphenyl-Ethanone is a high-purity diaryl ketone derivative, also known as Desoxybenzoin, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold for constructing complex pharmaceutical and fine chemical targets. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with diaryl structural motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its aromatic ketone functionality.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymeric materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, such as asymmetric synthesis and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,2-Diphenyl-Ethanone
CAS No.	5543-97-5
Molecular Formula	C21H18O2
Molecular Weight	302.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Desoxybenzoin; 4'-Methoxydeoxybenzoin; 1,2-Diphenyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone; 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one; p-Methoxydeoxybenzoin; α,α-Diphenyl-4-methoxyacetophenone; (4-Methoxyphenyl)(diphenyl)methanone
EINECS	226-896-4

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,2-Diphenyl-Ethanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 98 °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.