Description

2,6-Dimethyl-3'-Methoxybenzophenone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the benzophenone class, characterized by its distinct dimethyl and methoxy substituents. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for applications requiring specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of new drug candidates, potentially for central nervous system (CNS) agents or other therapeutic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in emissive layers due to its conjugated benzophenone core.
• Photoinitiator Research: Investigated for use in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives, leveraging the benzophenone group's photochemical activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: A potential intermediate for the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-3'-Methoxybenzophenone
CAS No.	750633-72-8
Molecular Formula	C16H16O2
Molecular Weight	240.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Methoxy-2,6-dimethylbenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3'-methoxy-2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Dimethyl-3'-methoxy benzophenone; (3-Methoxyphenyl)(2,6-dimethylphenyl)methanone; Methanone, (3-methoxyphenyl)(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-3'-Methoxybenzophenone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and 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 room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.