Description

2,4-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with enhanced properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a difluorobenzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can improve biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a key monomer for producing fluorinated polymers and small molecules used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties of high-performance plastics.
• Organic Synthesis & R&D: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of dyes, photoinitiators, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	85068-35-5
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4-Difluorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 2,4'-difluoro-; 2,4-Difluorobenzophenone; 2,4-Difluorophenyl phenyl ketone; α,2,4-Trifluorobenzophenone (incorrect but common misnomer); DFBP; 85068-35-5
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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