Description

3-Methyl-4'-Morpholinomethyl Benzophenone is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzophenone core substituted with a methyl group and a morpholinomethyl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for applications requiring specific photochemical or pharmacological properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or photodynamic therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its structural motifs to create compounds with specific biological activity.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Precursor: Serves as a synthetic precursor for advanced photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives, or for creating custom UV absorbers.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, aromatic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new organic reactions, catalysis, and the creation of complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4'-Morpholinomethyl Benzophenone
CAS No.	898769-64-7
Molecular Formula	C19H21NO2
Molecular Weight	295.38 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4'-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)benzophenone; 4-(3-Methylbenzoyl)benzylmorpholine; Benzophenone, 3-methyl-4'-(morpholinomethyl)-; 898769-64-7; 3-Methyl-4'-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-benzophenone; 3-Methyl-4'-(4-morpholinylmethyl)benzophenone; 4-[(3-Methylbenzoyl)phenyl]methylmorpholine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4'-Morpholinomethyl Benzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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