Description

Bromomethyl Phenyl Sulfone is a versatile and high-value organosulfur building block. This compound is critical for its role as an alkylating agent and key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of sulfonamide-based drugs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce functionalized benzyl groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromomethyl Phenyl Sulfone
CAS No.	19169-90-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2S
Molecular Weight	235.10 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Bromophenylmethyl sulfone; (Bromomethyl)(phenyl)sulfone; Phenyl(bromomethyl) sulfone; Benzyl sulfone, α-bromo-; Bromomethyl phenyl sulphone; NSC 404088; 1-Bromo-1-(phenylsulfonyl)methane
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Quality Control

Our Bromomethyl Phenyl Sulfone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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