Description

3-Acetoxy-2',4'-Difluorobenzophenone is a high-purity fluorinated benzophenone derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in its precise molecular structure, which enables the introduction of both fluorinated and acetylated aromatic functionalities into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to build complex active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluorobenzophenone core contributes to efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Potential intermediate for creating fluorinated components used in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex molecular architectures via cross-coupling and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Acetoxy-2',4'-Difluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	890100-14-8
Molecular Formula	C15H10F2O3
Molecular Weight	276.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2',4'-Difluoro-3-hydroxybenzophenone acetate; 3-(Acetyloxy)-2',4'-difluorobenzophenone; 3-Acetoxy-2,4-difluorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-(acetyloxy)-2',4'-difluoro-; (2,4-Difluorophenyl)(3-acetoxyphenyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Acetoxy-2',4'-Difluorobenzophenone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency to support your critical R&D and production processes. 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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