Description

Decafluorobenzophenone is a highly fluorinated aromatic ketone, serving as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its unique perfluorinated structure provides exceptional chemical and thermal stability, making it a valuable precursor for high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated moieties for enhanced product properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with increased efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Polymer Production: A crucial monomer for synthesizing high-performance, fluorinated polyarylates and polyetherketones with superior thermal, chemical, and dielectric properties.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Employed in the creation of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as an electron-accepting moiety in the development of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaics.
• Specialty Surfactants & Coatings: Used to manufacture fluorinated surfactants and surface modifiers that provide oil, water, and stain repellency.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decafluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	853-39-4
Molecular Formula	C13F10O
Molecular Weight	362.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorobenzophenone; Bis(Pentafluorophenyl)methanone; 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-Decafluorobenzophenone; Decafluorodiphenyl Ketone; 1,1'-(Carbonylbis(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzene)); Benzophenone, decafluoro-; NSC 523946
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Quality Control

Our Decafluorobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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