Description

3',4'-Difluoro-3,3-Dimethylbutyrophenone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both fluorine atoms and a sterically hindered dimethylbutyryl group, making it a versatile precursor for creating complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a critical building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of fluorine.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic applications, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, or specific optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies in fluorination chemistry and the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3',4'-Difluoro-3,3-Dimethylbutyrophenone
CAS No.	898764-96-0
Molecular Formula	C12H14F2O
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-1-one; 3,3-Dimethyl-1-(3,4-difluorophenyl)butan-1-one; 3',4'-Difluoro-3,3-dimethylbutyrophenone; Butan-1-one, 1-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-; 3,4-Difluoro-3',3'-dimethylbutyrophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3',4'-Difluoro-3,3-Dimethylbutyrophenone 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 specified parameters to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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