Description

2-Chloroethyl-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Sulfone is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a sulfone linkage and a reactive chloroethyl group. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing functionalized sulfone moieties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, especially those requiring sulfone-based pharmacophores for therapeutic activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethylphenyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, or other cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures for various R&D applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel sulfone-containing ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloroethyl-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Sulfone
CAS No.	175203-09-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClF3O2S
Molecular Weight	272.67 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-[(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)sulfonyl]ethane; 2-Chloro-1-((3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)sulfonyl)ethane; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonic acid 2-chloroethyl ester; α-Chloroethyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl sulfone; (3-Trifluoromethylphenyl) 2-chloroethyl sulfone; 2-Chloroethyl 3-trifluoromethylphenyl sulphone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloroethyl-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Sulfone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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