Description

2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzophenone is a high-purity, fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique reactivity and electronic properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl group, enabling the creation of complex molecules with enhanced stability and performance. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries seeking to incorporate fluorine into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter thermal properties, chemical resistance, and surface characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Friedel-Crafts acylation, Grignard reactions, and reduction reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzophenone
CAS No.	727-99-1
Molecular Formula	C14H9F3O
Molecular Weight	250.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Trifluoromethylbenzophenone; (2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2-benzophenone; Benzophenone, 2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-TFM-BP; 2-(Trifluoromethyl) diphenyl ketone; o-Trifluoromethylbenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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.