Description

3-Formyl-4-Hydroxyphenylsulphur Pentafluoride is a high-purity, multifunctional organosulfur pentafluoride derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique combination of formyl, hydroxyl, and sulfur pentafluoride functional groups, enabling precise molecular modifications and the introduction of fluorine atoms into target structures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorine-containing aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Enables the introduction of fluorinated phenyl groups into polymer backbones to alter thermal stability and surface properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic coupling partner in Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new organofluorine chemistry and reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formyl-4-Hydroxyphenylsulphur Pentafluoride
CAS No.	1159512-31-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3F5O2S
Molecular Weight	246.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-formylbenzenesulfonyl pentafluoride; 4-Hydroxy-3-formylphenylsulfur pentafluoride; 3-Formyl-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonyl fluoride; SF5-Benzaldehyde derivative; (4-Hydroxy-3-formylphenyl)sulfur pentafluoride; 3-Formyl-4-hydroxyphenyl SF5; 1159512-31-8
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Formyl-4-Hydroxyphenylsulphur Pentafluoride adheres to stringent internal quality standards, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and LC-MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its sensitivity, minimize exposure to air and moisture during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.