Description

4-Methylsulfonyl-2,2',3',4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl is a specialized, high-purity chlorinated biphenyl derivative with a methylsulfonyl functional group, serving as a critical reference standard and research chemical. This compound is essential for analytical and environmental chemistry, particularly in the study of persistent organic pollutants and their metabolites. It is primarily required by research institutions, environmental testing laboratories, and chemical manufacturers engaged in method development, quality control, and toxicological studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of analytical instruments like GC-MS and HPLC in environmental monitoring.
• Environmental Research: Critical for studying the environmental fate, bioaccumulation, and metabolic pathways of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) sulfones.
• Toxicological Studies: Employed in laboratory research to investigate the specific toxicological profiles and health impacts of PCB metabolites.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a key component in developing and validating new analytical methods for detecting trace-level pollutants in complex matrices.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Used as an internal standard or spike in laboratory QA/QC protocols to ensure accuracy and precision in pollutant analysis.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports testing to comply with global regulations concerning persistent organic pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylsulfonyl-2,2',3',4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl
CAS No.	104086-19-3
Molecular Formula	C13H6Cl6O2S
Molecular Weight	444.87 g/mol
Synonyms	PCB Sulfone; 2,2',3,4',5,5'-Hexachloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)biphenyl; 4-Methylsulfonyl-2,2',3,4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl; 2,2',3,4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl-4-yl Methyl Sulfone; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,2',3,4',5,5'-hexachlorobiphenyl; PCB 101 Sulfone; 3,4,5,2',4',5'-Hexachloro-4-methylsulfonylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methylsulfonyl-2,2',3',4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl is produced and analyzed under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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