Description

Pentafluorophenyl Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a perfluorinated aromatic ring, known for its unique electronic properties and high chemical stability. This compound serves as a critical building block and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the introduction of the electron-deficient pentafluorophenylthio group into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from catalyst development to the synthesis of high-performance polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the introduction of a lipophilic, electron-withdrawing moiety is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced stability and efficacy.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, facilitating challenging cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Advanced Material Production: A valuable monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials due to its fluorine content and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex sulfur-containing heterocycles and functional molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluorophenyl Sulfide
CAS No.	1043-50-1
Molecular Formula	C12F10S
Molecular Weight	366.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorophenyl Sulfide; Bis(Pentafluorophenyl) Sulfide; Decafluorodiphenyl Sulfide; 1,1'-Sulfanediylbis(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzene); Pentafluorophenyl Sulfide; Pentafluorothiophenol Dimer; (Pentafluorophenyl)2S; NSC 89292
EINECS	213-880-5

Quality Control

Our Pentafluorophenyl Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is required to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 98 °C
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.