Description

3-Chloro-3',4'-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the development of complex, high-value molecules, particularly within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, where its unique halogenated benzophenone structure enables precise molecular modifications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its difluorinated and chlorinated aromatic system.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for specialty chemicals used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its rigid, substituted benzophenone core.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and high-performance resins where thermal stability and specific functional groups are required.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination, in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the creation of novel organic semiconductors and photoactive materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-3',4'-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	844884-94-2
Molecular Formula	C13H7ClF2O
Molecular Weight	252.64 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-3',4'-Difluorobenzophenone; (3-Chlorophenyl)(3,4-difluorophenyl)methanone; 3',4'-Difluoro-3-chlorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-chloro-3',4'-difluoro-; 844884-94-2; 3-Chloro-3,4-difluorobenzophenone; 3-Chloro-3,4'-difluorobenzophenone
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-3',4'-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity while monitoring for specified impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%

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