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    784-38-3

    Catalog No. EBD49047

    CAS 784-38-3

    Name (2-Amino-5-chlorophenyl)(2-fluorophenyl)methanone

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    Basic Information

    Synonyms: 2-Amino-5-chloro-2'-fluorobenzophenone (2-Amino-5-Chloro-Phenyl)-(2-Fluoro-Phenyl)-Methanone 2-Amino-2'-Fluoro-5-Chlorobenzophenone Benzophenone,2-Amino-5-Chloro-2'-Fluoro- Methanone,(2-Amino-5-Chlorophenyl)(2-Fluorophenyl)- 2-Amino-2'-Fluoro-5-Chlorophenyl-PhenylMenthanine (2-Amino-5-chlorophenyl)(2-fluorophenyl)methanone

    Molecular Formula: C13H9ClFNO

    Molecular Weight: 249.67

    MDL Number: MFCD00038381

    Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Medicinal Chemistry > APIs and Their Salts > Nervous System Drugs

    Product Description:
    2-Amino-5-chloro-2'-fluorobenzophenone is an important organic compound characterized by its benzophenone core structure substituted with an amino group at the 2-position, a chlorine atom at the 5-position, and a fluorine atom at the 2'-position of the second phenyl ring. It serves as a key synthetic intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry. Its primary and most significant application is in the synthesis of benzodiazepine-class drugs. Specifically, it is a crucial building block in the production of Flurazepam, a sedative-hypnotic medication used for the treatment of insomnia. The compound's structure contains the essential pharmacophoric elements required for constructing the 1,4-benzodiazepine ring system, making it a vital precursor in the manufacturing process of this class of central nervous system (CNS) agents. As a high-value pharmaceutical intermediate, its synthesis and purity are of critical importance. It is typically handled under controlled conditions in research and industrial settings dedicated to active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production.
    Physical Properties

    Melting Point: 95-98 °C(lit.)

    Boiling Point: 432.2 °C at 760 mmHg

    Flash Point: 215.2 °C

    Density: 1.342 g/cm3

    Analytical Data

    Appearance: yellow fine powder

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