Description

2-Chloro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block distinguished by its unique combination of chloro and pentafluorosulfanyl substituents. This compound is critical for advanced chemical synthesis, offering a reactive aldehyde group for condensation and a robust, electron-withdrawing pentafluorosulfanyl group that imparts enhanced stability and specific physicochemical properties to target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring metabolically stable and lipophilic motifs.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pentafluorosulfanyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a core structure in the development of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalytic processes.
• Fluorinated Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for specialty colorants with improved lightfastness and solubility.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1431329-76-8
Molecular Formula	C7H2ClF5OS
Molecular Weight	264.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-5-(pentafluoro-λ6-sulfanyl)benzaldehyde; 5-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-5-(sulfanyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-5-(pentafluorosulfanyl)-; SF5-Benzaldehyde derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.