Description

2-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)Pyridine is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a pyridine ring and a difluorobenzoyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating novel compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for constructing complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors, due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	898780-30-8
Molecular Formula	C12H7F2NO
Molecular Weight	219.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)pyridine; 3',5'-Difluoro-2-pyridinyl phenyl ketone; (3,5-Difluorophenyl)(pyridin-2-yl)methanone; Pyridine, 2-(3,5-difluorobenzoyl)-; 2-Pyridyl 3,5-difluorophenyl ketone; Methanone, (3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-pyridinyl-; 898780-30-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.