Description

(4-(tert-Butyl)Phenyl)(2-Chloropyridin-4-Yl)Methanone is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzophenone core substituted with a tert-butyl group and a chloropyridine moiety. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API intermediate) and a versatile building block for fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-(tert-Butyl)Phenyl)(2-Chloropyridin-4-Yl)Methanone
CAS No.	80100-08-9
Molecular Formula	C16H16ClNO
Molecular Weight	273.76 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-tert-Butyl-2-chloro-4-pyridyl phenyl ketone; 1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-chloropyridin-4-ylmethanone; 2-Chloro-4-(4-tert-butylbenzoyl)pyridine; (4-tert-Butylphenyl)(2-chloro-4-pyridinyl)methanone; Methanone, (4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)(2-chloro-4-pyridinyl)-; 80100-08-9; 4-(tert-Butyl)benzophenone derivative
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Quality Control

Our (4-(tert-Butyl)Phenyl)(2-Chloropyridin-4-Yl)Methanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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