Description

3-Fluoro-3'-Nitrobenzophenone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a fluorine substituent and a nitro group on separate phenyl rings, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic displays and lighting applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and optical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and pigments, where the nitro group facilitates further chemical transformations.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-3'-Nitrobenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-21-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈FNO₃
Molecular Weight	245.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-3'-nitrobenzophenone; (3-Fluorophenyl)(3-nitrophenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 3-fluoro-3'-nitro-; 3-Nitro-3'-fluorobenzophenone; 3'-Nitro-3-fluorobenzophenone; 890098-21-2 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-3'-Nitrobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%

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