4-Hydroxy-4′-chlorobenzophenone

Its dual functional groups (chloro and hydroxy) also make it a versatile building block in organic synthesis for creating other pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, polymers, and fine chemicals. It is also used in some medicinal chemistry research. 4-Hydroxy-4′-chlorobenzophenone is used mainly as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fenofibrate, a medication used to treat high cholesterol and triglycerides.

CAS No 42019-78-3
Molecular Formula C13H9ClO2
Molecular Weight 232.66 g/mol
Synonyms (4-chlorophenyl)-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methanone

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