Description

2-Bromoethylsulfurpentafluoride is a specialized organofluorine and organosulfur compound that serves as a high-value building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive bromoethyl group and a sulfur pentafluoride moiety, makes it a critical reagent for introducing fluorinated sulfur functionalities into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients, as well as by material scientists developing advanced polymers and electronic chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated sulfonyl or sulfonamide groups for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, surface modifiers, and liquid crystals where the introduction of fluorine and sulfur atoms alters physical properties like thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dielectric constant.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to synthesize novel ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Fluorinated Building Block: Acts as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex fluorinated molecules in research and scale-up laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethylsulfurpentafluoride
CAS No.	109050-54-6
Molecular Formula	C2H4BrF5S
Molecular Weight	211.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethylsulfur Pentafluoride; 1-Bromo-2-(pentafluoro-λ6-sulfanyl)ethane; Ethyl, 2-bromo-, pentafluoro sulfide; Pentafluoro(2-bromoethyl)sulfur; SF5CH2CH2Br; 2-Bromoethyl pentafluorosulfide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromoethylsulfurpentafluoride is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting research and development standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its reactivity profile, keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for the specific grade to ensure maximum stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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