Description

2,4-Dichlorophenyl Trifluoromethyl Sulphoxide is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a sulfoxide group flanked by a trifluoromethyl and a dichlorinated phenyl ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfoxide or fluorinated motifs for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a critical precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the dichlorophenyl and trifluoromethyl groups for potent biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research to create novel chiral or non-chiral ligands, facilitating asymmetric synthesis and other specialized reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a building block for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials where specific electronic and steric properties are required.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new sulfoxidation reactions, fluorine chemistry, and as a standard in analytical method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichlorophenyl Trifluoromethyl Sulphoxide
CAS No.	1947-95-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2F3OS
Molecular Weight	263.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluorothioanisole S-oxide; (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)(trifluoromethyl)sulfoxide; 1,3-Dichloro-2-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl]benzene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,4-dichlorothioanisole S-oxide; Trifluoromethyl 2,4-dichlorophenyl sulfoxide; 2,4-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene sulfoxide
EINECS	217-775-9

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichlorophenyl Trifluoromethyl Sulphoxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥97% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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