Description

2,5-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry and crop protection science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with high thermal and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced coatings, adhesives, and engineering plastics requiring specific fluorine-based properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	85068-36-6
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,5-Difluorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 2',5'-difluoro-; 2,5-Difluorophenyl phenyl ketone; 2',5'-Difluorobenzophenone; 1-(2,5-Difluorophenyl)-1-phenylmethanone; Difluorobenzophenone; DFBP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines.

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, strong bases, and heat sources.

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%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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