Description

3-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)-3'-Fluorobenzophenone is a specialized fluorinated benzophenone derivative featuring a protected carbonyl group, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is engineered to introduce both fluorinated aromatic and masked ketone functionalities into target molecules, enabling precise structural modifications. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers with unique optical or thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and as a protected form of a diketone for selective reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)-3'-Fluorobenzophenone
CAS No.	898779-24-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₃FO₃
Molecular Weight	272.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Fluoro-3-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)benzophenone; 3-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)-3'-fluorobenzophenone; 3-Fluorobenzophenone-3-(1,3-dioxolane); Benzophenone, 3-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-3'-fluoro-; 898779-24-3; 3-(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)-3'-fluorobenzophenone (related protected form); 3'-Fluoro-α,α-dihydroxybenzophenone cyclic acetonide (hydrolyzed form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)-3'-Fluorobenzophenone adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical development and meet the exacting standards of advanced material science.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.