Description

6-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)Benzooxazole is a high-value, fluorinated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. Its core value lies in the unique pentafluorosulfanyl (SF5) group, which imparts exceptional properties like high electronegativity, lipophilicity, and thermal stability to target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients, as well as in materials science for developing specialty polymers and electronic chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly where the SF5 moiety is used as a bioisostere for trifluoromethyl or other groups to modulate pharmacokinetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the stability and activity of the SF5 functional group.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers for applications requiring high chemical resistance, low surface energy, or specific optical/electronic properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a building block for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, benefiting from the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the SF5 group.
• Fluorinated Liquid Crystal Research: Investigated as a component in the development of advanced fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)Benzooxazole
CAS No.	1379811-91-2
Molecular Formula	C7H2F5NOS
Molecular Weight	243.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Pentafluoro-λ6-sulfanyl)-1,3-benzoxazole; Benzooxazole, 6-(pentafluorosulfanyl)-; SF5-Benzooxazole; 6-SF5-Benzooxazole; 6-(SF5)Benzooxazole; 1,3-Benzoxazole, 6-(pentafluorosulfanyl)-; 6-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)-1,3-benzoxazole
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Quality Control

Our 6-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)Benzooxazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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.