Description

(4-Chloro-Phenyl)-(4-Trifluoromethoxy-Phenyl)-Methanone is a specialized diaryl ketone derivative, serving as a high-value pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block. Its molecular structure, featuring chloro and trifluoromethoxy substituents, is engineered to impart specific electronic and steric properties critical for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel ligands for catalytic systems or as a scaffold in supramolecular chemistry.
• Life Sciences & Biochemical Research: Utilized as a probe or a standard in analytical method development and biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(4-Chloro-Phenyl)-(4-Trifluoromethoxy-Phenyl)-Methanone
CAS No.	87996-55-2
Molecular Formula	C14H8ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	300.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzophenone; 1-Chloro-4-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl]benzene; (4-Chlorophenyl)[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methanone; 4-Chloro-4'-trifluoromethoxybenzophenone; Benzophenone, 4'-chloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; p-Chloro-p'-(trifluoromethoxy)benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our production of (4-Chloro-Phenyl)-(4-Trifluoromethoxy-Phenyl)-Methanone adheres to strict in-process controls, with final product release contingent on comprehensive analytical verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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