Description

2-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)Pyridine is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which combines a pyridine nitrogen with a fluorinated benzoyl group, enabling precise modulation of electronic and steric properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for creating novel active ingredients, particularly in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery programs.

Application

• As a versatile pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Used in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Serves as a critical building block in material science for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and functional organic materials.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring novel fluorination chemistry and heterocyclic couplings.
• Acts as a precursor for synthesizing complex chemical probes and diagnostic agents used in biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	898779-78-7
Molecular Formula	C12H8FNO
Molecular Weight	201.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-3'-pyridinylbenzophenone; (3-Fluorophenyl)(pyridin-2-yl)methanone; 2-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)pyridine; 2-Pyridyl 3-fluorophenyl ketone; 3-Fluorobenzoyl-2-pyridine; 2-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)pyridine; 2-(m-Fluorobenzoyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Fluorobenzoyl)Pyridine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and meeting the stringent requirements of our global R&D and manufacturing partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.