4,4’-Difluorobenzophenone is an organic compound with the formula of (FC6H4)2CO. This a colorless solid is commonly used as a precursor to PEEK, or polyetherether ketone, a so-called high performance polymer. Because PEEK is resistant to attack, it is commonly used in carbon fiber coatings and cable insulation.
The polymer PEEK is generated from the reaction of 4,4'-difluorobenzophenone with the salts of 1,4-benzenediol:C6H4(ONa)2 + (FC6H4)2CO → 1/n[(C6H4O2)(C13H8O)]n + 2 NaF |
