Description

2-Fluoro-4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzylalcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, distinguished by its unique combination of fluorine and sulfur pentafluoride (SF5) substituents. This compound is critical for introducing lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electronic effects into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for developing new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the SF5 group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Tracer Development: The fluorine-18 isotope can be introduced for creating radiolabeled probes for medical imaging.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to develop novel ligands for catalysis, leveraging the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the SF5 group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzylalcohol
CAS No.	1240257-69-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4F6OS
Molecular Weight	250.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-(Pentafluoro-λ⁶-sulfanyl)-2-fluorophenyl)methanol; 2-Fluoro-α-(pentafluorosulfur)toluene; 2-Fluoro-4-(SF5)benzyl alcohol; 4-(SF5)-2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol; [4-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)-2-fluorophenyl]methanol; 2-Fluoro-4-pentafluorosulfanylbenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2-fluoro-4-pentafluorosulfanylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzylalcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥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.