Description

4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Cinnamic Acid is a high-value, fluorinated organic building block characterized by its unique pentafluorosulfanyl (SF₅) functional group. This compound matters for its role in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, where the SF₅ group is prized for imparting exceptional metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and electronic properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of new drug candidates, particularly where enhanced bioavailability and stability are required.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the SF₅ group's influence on biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its electronic properties.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and diagnostics.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: A building block for creating novel fluorinated compounds with applications in coatings and high-performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Cinnamic Acid
CAS No.	1240261-80-6
Molecular Formula	C₉H₅F₅O₂S
Molecular Weight	272.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-[4-(Pentafluoro-λ⁶-sulfanyl)phenyl]prop-2-enoic Acid; 4-(SF₅)Cinnamic Acid; trans-4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Cinnamic Acid; 4-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)cinnamic acid; 3-(4-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)phenyl)acrylic acid; 1240261-80-6; 4-SF5-Cinnamic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Cinnamic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.