Description

3,4-Difluoro-4'-Morpholinomethyl Benzophenone is a high-value, functionalized benzophenone derivative distinguished by its morpholinomethyl and difluoro substituents. This compound matters as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, enabling the construction of complex molecules with specific biological activity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or requiring specific fluorinated pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the benzophenone core and fluorine atoms contribute to bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Photoinitiator Precursor: Serves as a starting material for advanced photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The morpholine and ketone functionalities make it a useful precursor for creating chelating ligands in catalytic systems.
• Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones or as a cross-linking agent to impart specific thermal or optical properties to advanced materials.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Difluoro-4'-Morpholinomethyl Benzophenone
CAS No.	898770-67-7
Molecular Formula	C18H17F2NO2
Molecular Weight	317.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3,4-Difluorobenzoyl)benzyl Morpholine; 4-Morpholinomethyl-3',4'-difluorobenzophenone; [4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl](3,4-difluorophenyl)methanone; 3,4-Difluoro-4'-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)benzophenone; Benzophenone, 3,4-difluoro-4'-(morpholinomethyl)-; (3,4-Difluorophenyl)[4-(4-morpholinylmethyl)phenyl]methanone
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Difluoro-4'-Morpholinomethyl Benzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. 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 quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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 and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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