Description

(2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Methanone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of substituted benzophenones. This compound matters as a versatile chemical intermediate, valued for its unique molecular structure that combines a hydroxy-methoxy phenyl group with a trifluoromethylphenyl moiety. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced pesticides and herbicides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a potential precursor or electron-transport material in the manufacture of specialty electronic chemicals.
• UV Absorber / Photostabilizer Precursor: The benzophenone core makes it a candidate for developing new photostabilizing additives for polymers and coatings.
• Ligand Synthesis in Catalysis: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create complex ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Advanced Material Development: Intermediate for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Methanone
CAS No.	7396-89-6
Molecular Formula	C15H11F3O3
Molecular Weight	296.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-3'-(trifluoromethyl)benzophenone; 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-[3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]benzene; 3'-Trifluoromethyl-2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone; 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-3'-trifluoromethylbenzophenone; (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanone; 7396-89-6; Methanone, (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Methanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

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.