Description

3-Acetoxy-2',5'-Dimethylbenzophenone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the benzophenone class, characterized by its acetoxy and dimethyl substituents. This chemical serves as a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API intermediate) and a versatile photoinitiator precursor in polymer chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for synthesizing complex molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzophenone core structure.
• Photoinitiator Synthesis: Acts as a crucial precursor for manufacturing high-performance photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its functional groups for structural modification.
• Organic Synthesis & R&D: Used in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers to impart specific properties like UV stability.
• Material Science: Investigated for applications in advanced materials, including liquid crystals and organic electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetoxy-2',5'-Dimethylbenzophenone
CAS No.	890099-11-3
Molecular Formula	C17H16O3
Molecular Weight	268.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2',5'-Dimethyl-3-acetoxybenzophenone; 3-(Acetyloxy)-2',5'-dimethylbenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-(acetyloxy)-2',5'-dimethyl-; 3-Acetyloxy-2',5'-dimethylbenzophenone; (2',5'-Dimethyl-3-benzoylphenyl) acetate; 3-Benzoyl-2',5'-dimethylphenyl acetate; CAS 890099-11-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetoxy-2',5'-Dimethylbenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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