Description

Benzene, [(3-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylpropyl)Sulfonyl]- is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a brominated neopentyl sulfonyl group attached to a benzene core. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfone or halogenated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromine and sulfone functional groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or additives for advanced polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile platform for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, or oxidation/reduction sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, [(3-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylpropyl)Sulfonyl]-
CAS No.	16462-88-7
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO2S
Molecular Weight	291.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-(phenylsulfonyl)-2,2-dimethylpropane; (3-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpropyl)(phenyl) sulfone; 3-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)propane; [(3-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpropyl)sulfonyl]benzene; Benzene, [(3-bromo-2,2-dimethylpropyl)sulfonyl]-; p-Toluenesulfonic acid, 3-bromo-2,2-dimethylpropyl ester (related); α-Bromoneopentyl phenyl sulfone
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzene, [(3-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylpropyl)Sulfonyl]- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.