Description

(4-Fluorophenyl)(3-Hydroxyphenyl)Methanone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a fluorophenyl and a hydroxyphenyl group, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific fluorinated motifs and phenolic functionalities into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated and phenolic side chains into polymer backbones, altering thermal stability, solubility, and surface properties.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in material science.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Fluorophenyl)(3-Hydroxyphenyl)Methanone
CAS No.	62810-47-3
Molecular Formula	C13H9FO2
Molecular Weight	216.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-4'-fluorobenzophenone; 4'-Fluoro-3-hydroxybenzophenone; (3-Hydroxyphenyl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone; 3-Benzoyl-4-fluorophenol; 4-Fluorophenyl 3-hydroxyphenyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our (4-Fluorophenyl)(3-Hydroxyphenyl)Methanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
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.