Description

3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluorodiphenyl Sulfide is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic sulfide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in the unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the tetrafluoro substitution pattern, which is essential for tuning material performance. This intermediate is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, improving charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer Modification: Monomer for creating high-performance, fluorinated polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, low surface energy, and improved dielectric properties.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis for challenging cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic electronic materials and supramolecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluorodiphenyl Sulfide
CAS No.	1801970-32-0
Molecular Formula	C12H6F4S
Molecular Weight	258.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(3,5-difluorophenyl) Sulfide; 1,1'-Thiobis(3,5-difluorobenzene); 3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluoro-1,1'-thiobisbenzene; 3,5-Difluorophenyl Sulfide; Tetrafluorodiphenylsulfide; 3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluorodiphenyl Thioether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluorodiphenyl Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.