Description

3-Bromotetrahydrothiophene 1,1-Dioxide is a versatile sulfone derivative and a valuable brominated heterocyclic building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing functionalized sulfone or cyclic sulfide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, high-performance resins, and advanced electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the tetrahydrothiophene dioxide moiety.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromotetrahydrothiophene 1,1-Dioxide
CAS No.	14008-53-8
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO2S
Molecular Weight	199.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromothiolane 1,1-Dioxide; 3-Bromotetrahydrothiophene Sulfone; 3-Bromosulfolane; Tetrahydro-3-bromothiophene 1,1-Dioxide; 3-Bromo-sulfolane; 3-Bromothiolane Sulfone; 3-Bromotetramethylene Sulfone; 3-Bromo-1,1-dioxothiolane
EINECS	237-806-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromotetrahydrothiophene 1,1-Dioxide 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 protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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