Description

4-tert-Butyl-4'-Chlorobenzophenone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the benzophenone class, distinguished by its tert-butyl and chloro substituents. This structural configuration makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where specific steric and electronic properties are required. It is primarily sought by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated benzophenone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Photoinitiator Precursor: Serves as a critical intermediate in the manufacture of photoinitiators for UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a foundational component in the research and production of organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like thermal stability or UV absorption.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-4'-Chlorobenzophenone
CAS No.	67743-49-1
Molecular Formula	C17H17ClO
Molecular Weight	272.77 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(tert-Butyl)-4'-chlorobenzophenone; (4-tert-Butylphenyl)(4-chlorophenyl)methanone; 4'-Chloro-4-tert-butylbenzophenone; 1-Chloro-4-[4-(tert-butyl)benzoyl]benzene; p-Chloro-p'-tert-butylbenzophenone; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4'-chlorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 4-tert-butyl-4'-chloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-4'-Chlorobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%

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