Description

3-Chloro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional fluorinated aromatic building block, distinguished by the presence of both a reactive nitrile group and a pentafluorosulfur (SF5) substituent. This unique molecular architecture provides exceptional chemical stability, lipophilicity, and electronic properties, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients, as well as by specialty chemical manufacturers developing high-performance polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases, where the SF5 group can enhance bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Used to develop next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, with the SF5 moiety contributing to improved weatherfastness and pest selectivity.
• Advanced Material Development: A crucial monomer for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals for display technology, and organic semiconductors, leveraging its strong electron-withdrawing character.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile scaffold in medicinal and synthetic chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	159727-28-3
Molecular Formula	C7H2ClF5N
Molecular Weight	239.55 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-5-(pentafluoro-λ⁶-sulfanyl)benzonitrile; 3-Chloro-5-(SF5)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-chloro-5-(pentafluorosulfur)-; 5-SF5-3-Chlorobenzonitrile; 3-Chloro-5-pentafluorosulfanylbenzonitrile; 3-Chloro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (related structure); 159727-28-3
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Chloro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We operate in compliance with cGMP principles where applicable to support our partners in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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