Description

4-Bromo-3',5'-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate characterized by its distinct halogenated benzophenone structure. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals, where its specific bromine and fluorine substitution pattern enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new therapeutic agents and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized organic molecules used in electronic displays and photonic devices.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and as a versatile electrophile in laboratory-scale and industrial organic synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D focused on fluorinated and brominated aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3',5'-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	844879-03-4
Molecular Formula	C13H7BrF2O
Molecular Weight	297.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3,5-difluorobenzophenone; (4-Bromophenyl)(3,5-difluorophenyl)methanone; 3',5'-Difluoro-4-bromobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 4-bromo-3',5'-difluoro-; 844879-03-4; 4-Bromo-3,5-difluoro benzophenone; 4-Br-3',5'-F2-Benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3',5'-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.