Description

4-n-Butyl-3'-Chlorobenzophenone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the benzophenone class, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its molecular structure, featuring both butyl and chloro substituents, makes it a valuable building block for creating more complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile starting material for Friedel-Crafts acylation and other coupling reactions to create complex aromatic ketones.
• UV Absorber & Stabilizer Precursor: Intermediate in the production of benzophenone-based compounds used as light stabilizers in plastics and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Butyl-3'-Chlorobenzophenone
CAS No.	844884-93-1
Molecular Formula	C17H17ClO
Molecular Weight	272.77 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Chloro-4-butylbenzophenone; (3'-Chlorophenyl)(4-butylphenyl)methanone; 4-Butyl-3'-chlorobenzophenone; 1-(4-Butylphenyl)-2-(3-chlorophenyl)ethanone (common misnomer); Benzophenone, 4-butyl-3'-chloro-; 4-n-Butyl-3'-chlorobenzophenone; p-Butyl-m'-chlorobenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-n-Butyl-3'-Chlorobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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