Description

2-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone is a high-purity, functionalized benzophenone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is essential for medicinal chemists and R&D professionals developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-26-7
Molecular Formula	C13H8FIO
Molecular Weight	326.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluorophenyl)(4-iodophenyl)methanone; 4'-Iodo-2-fluorobenzophenone; 2-Fluoro-4'-iodobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 2-fluoro-4'-iodo-; 4-Iodophenyl 2-fluorophenyl ketone; 2-Fluoro-4-iodobenzophenone; 890098-26-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC), with custom purities available.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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