Description

3-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique halogenated structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and specialized ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, especially in Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to create biaryl structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine and iodine atoms contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for synthesizing fluorinated and iodinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective synthetic transformations.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the synthesis of monomers and polymers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Chemical Research: Acts as a versatile substrate in methodological studies for new halogenation, functionalization, and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-27-8
Molecular Formula	C13H8FIO
Molecular Weight	326.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Fluorophenyl)(4-iodophenyl)methanone; 4'-Iodo-3-fluorobenzophenone; 1-(4-Iodobenzoyl)-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluoro-4-iodobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-fluoro-4'-iodo-; 4-Iodophenyl 3-fluorophenyl ketone; 3-Fluoro-4'-iodo-benzophenone; 890098-27-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4'-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial-scale synthesis.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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