Description

4'-Azetidinomethyl-2-Methoxybenzophenone is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate characterized by its unique benzophenone core functionalized with an azetidine moiety. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in advanced pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new therapeutic agents or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing kinase inhibitory activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage its benzophenone scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis due to its reactive azetidine and ketone functional groups.
• Photoinitiator Research: Investigated for potential applications in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives based on the benzophenone chromophore.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Azetidinomethyl-2-Methoxybenzophenone
CAS No.	898777-34-9
Molecular Formula	C18H19NO2
Molecular Weight	281.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4'-(azetidin-1-ylmethyl)benzophenone; 4'-(Azetidin-1-ylmethyl)-2-methoxybenzophenone; 1-[(4-Benzoyl-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]azetidine; Azetidine, 1-[[4-(benzoyl)-3-methoxyphenyl]methyl]-; 898777-34-9; 4'-Azetidin-1-ylmethyl-2-methoxybenzophenone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4'-Azetidinomethyl-2-Methoxybenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and development use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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