Description

4-Methylsulfonyl-3,3',4',5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl is a specialized polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) derivative featuring a methylsulfonyl functional group. This compound is of significant interest in research and development, particularly for studying the environmental fate, metabolic pathways, and toxicological profiles of PCB metabolites. It serves as a critical high-purity reference standard and intermediate for analytical laboratories and chemical synthesis programs focused on environmental science and advanced material chemistry.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical methods (e.g., GC-MS, HPLC) in environmental testing laboratories.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Employed in research to investigate the degradation, transformation, and bioaccumulation of PCB sulfone metabolites in ecosystems.
• Metabolite Research: Serves as a key intermediate or standard in biochemical and toxicological studies to understand the metabolic pathways of PCBs.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block or precursor for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced organic and material chemistry research.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Utilized in method development and quality control for laboratories monitoring compliance with environmental regulations concerning persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylsulfonyl-3,3',4',5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl
CAS No.	128742-32-5
Molecular Formula	C13H8Cl4O2S
Molecular Weight	378.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3',4',5-Tetrachloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)biphenyl; PCB Sulfone Metabolite; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,3',4',5-tetrachlorobiphenyl; 3,3',4',5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl-4-yl methyl sulfone
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Quality Control

We supply high-purity research-grade material, with quality verified through advanced analytical techniques. Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive documentation to ensure traceability and reliability for your critical research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee the material meets your specific research requirements.

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). This compound should be handled as moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and stored under inert atmosphere if specified for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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