Description

3,5-Difluoro-3'-Methoxybenzophenone is a high-purity, fluorinated benzophenone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key synthetic intermediate, valued for its unique substitution pattern that facilitates the construction of complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a difluorinated benzophenone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance, fluorinated polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in chemical libraries for drug discovery screening and as a model compound in studies of fluorination effects on molecular properties.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Precursor: Utilized in the development of next-generation photoinitiators for coatings and inks, and UV-stabilizing additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-3'-Methoxybenzophenone
CAS No.	844885-08-1
Molecular Formula	C15H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	260.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Difluoro-3'-methoxy benzophenone; (3,5-Difluorophenyl)(3-methoxyphenyl)methanone; 3-Methoxy-3',5'-difluorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3,5-difluoro-3'-methoxy-; 3'-Methoxy-3,5-difluorobenzophenone; 3,5-Difluoro-3'-methoxybenzophenone; Methanone, (3,5-difluorophenyl)(3-methoxyphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Difluoro-3'-Methoxybenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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.