Description

1-Benzyloxy-4-(pentafluorosulfanyl)benzene is a high-value, fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by the presence of a pentafluorosulfanyl (SF5) group. This compound is prized for its ability to impart unique physicochemical properties, such as enhanced lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electron-withdrawing character, to advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for incorporating the SF5 pharmacophore into drug candidates, potentially improving bioavailability and patent life.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where the SF5 group can enhance activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials requiring specific dielectric or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and other transformations to create complex, fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Life Science Reagents: Used in the design and synthesis of probes, tags, and biomarkers for imaging and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyloxy-4-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1126968-88-4
Molecular Formula	C13H9F5OS
Molecular Weight	308.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Benzyloxy)-1-(pentafluoro-λ6-sulfanyl)benzene; p-(Benzyloxy)pentafluorosulfanylbenzene; 1-Benzyloxy-4-SF5-Benzene; 4-Benzyloxyphenylsulfur pentafluoride; Benzyl 4-(pentafluorosulfanyl)phenyl ether; SF5-Phenyl Benzyl Ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Benzyloxy-4-(pentafluorosulfanyl)benzene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC/NMR), impurity profile, and physical characteristics are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤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.