Description

Benzene, 1-Bromo-4-[[(trifluoromethyl)thio]methyl]- is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a bromo-substituted benzene ring with a trifluoromethylthioether moiety, offering versatile reactivity for creating complex molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorine-containing or sulfur-based pharmacophores for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethylthio group can improve lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a versatile scaffold for constructing specialized ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to form complex biaryl structures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Building Block: Provides a convenient source of the SCF3 group, a valuable motif in medicinal and agrochemical chemistry for tuning physicochemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-Bromo-4-[[(trifluoromethyl)thio]methyl]-
CAS No.	1612253-26-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrF3S
Molecular Weight	271.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-((trifluoromethyl)thiomethyl)benzene; 4-Bromobenzyl trifluoromethyl sulfide; p-Bromobenzyl trifluoromethyl thioether; (4-Bromophenyl)methyl trifluoromethyl sulfide; α-(Trifluoromethylthio)-p-bromotoluene; [4-Bromophenyl]methyl(trifluoromethyl)sulfane; 1-Bromo-4-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfanylmethyl]benzene
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1-Bromo-4-[[(trifluoromethyl)thio]methyl]- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.