Description

3-Chloro-3',4'-Dimethylbenzophenone is a specialized organic chemical building block characterized by its benzophenone core structure with chloro and methyl substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with benzophenone-derived structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic system.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and photoactive materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, Friedel-Crafts acylation, and as a scaffold for further functionalization in academic and industrial laboratories.
• UV Absorber / Stabilizer Precursor: A potential intermediate in the manufacture of benzophenone-type ultraviolet light absorbers for coatings and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-3',4'-Dimethylbenzophenone
CAS No.	844884-97-5
Molecular Formula	C15H13ClO
Molecular Weight	244.72 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-3',4'-dimethylbenzophenone; (3-Chlorophenyl)(3,4-dimethylphenyl)methanone; 3-Chloro-3,4'-dimethylbenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-chloro-3',4'-dimethyl-; 3-Chloro-3,4-dimethylbenzophenone; 3'-Chloro-3,4-dimethylbenzophenone; Methanone, (3-chlorophenyl)(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Chloro-3',4'-Dimethylbenzophenone is produced under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.