Description

3,5-Difluoro-4'-(Ethylthio)Benzophenone is a specialized fluorinated benzophenone derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines fluorine atoms and a thioether linkage to impart specific electronic and steric properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, including ligands for OLEDs and charge-transport molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold for creating novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and as a core structure in probe molecule design.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-4'-(Ethylthio)Benzophenone
CAS No.	844885-23-0
Molecular Formula	C15H12F2OS
Molecular Weight	278.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Ethylthio)-3',5'-difluorobenzophenone; 3',5'-Difluoro-4-(ethylthio)benzophenone; Benzophenone, 3,5-difluoro-4'-(ethylthio)-; 4'-Ethylthio-3,5-difluorobenzophenone; 3,5-Difluoro-4'-(ethylsulfanyl)benzophenone; (4-(Ethylthio)phenyl)(3,5-difluorophenyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Difluoro-4'-(Ethylthio)Benzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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