Description

3-Fluoro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone is a high-purity, specialized benzophenone derivative distinguished by its unique fluorinated and nitrated aromatic structure. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecules and developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: 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 development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the nitro and fluoro groups impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable substrate in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced light-fastness and color properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for method development, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone
CAS No.	527744-61-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈FNO₃
Molecular Weight	245.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-4'-nitrobenzophenone; (3-Fluorophenyl)(4-nitrophenyl)methanone; 4'-Nitro-3-fluorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-fluoro-4'-nitro-; 4-Nitro-3'-fluorobenzophenone; 3-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzophenone; 3-F-4'-NO₂-BP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and high-purity research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (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.