Description

3,5-Dichloro-3',4'-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-purity, multi-functional benzophenone derivative serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of halogen substituents, which make it an essential building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the difluoro and dichloro groups contribute to bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure in the synthesis of electron-transport materials and photoalignment layers for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance engineering plastics and specialty polymers.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): A precursor for electron-transport and host materials in emissive layers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, material science, and catalysis studies due to its reactive halogen sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-3',4'-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	845781-05-7
Molecular Formula	C13H6Cl2F2O
Molecular Weight	287.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3',4'-Difluoro-3,5-dichlorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3,5-dichloro-3',4'-difluoro-; 3,5-Dichloro-3',4'-difluorobenzophenone; 3,5-Dichloro-3,4-difluorobenzophenone (alternate numbering); (3,4-Difluorophenyl)(3,5-dichlorophenyl)methanone; 845781-05-7; DFDCBP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,5-Dichloro-3',4'-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥98% (by HPLC), suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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