Description

2,3'-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its difluorinated benzophenone core imparts desirable electronic and steric properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance, specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Development: Investigated for use in formulating advanced photoinitiators for coatings and UV-stabilizing additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3'-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	58139-11-0
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,3'-Difluorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 2,3'-Difluorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 2,3'-difluoro-; 2-Fluoro-3'-fluorobenzophenone; 1-(2-Fluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanedione (tautomeric form); Difluorobenzophenone; DFBP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3'-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry guidelines for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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