Description

Dichlorofluoromethanesulfenyl Chloride is a specialized organosulfur and organofluorine compound that serves as a versatile reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for introducing functional groups containing sulfur, chlorine, and fluorine atoms. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfur-containing or fluorinated pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sulfenyl chloride group.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile for sulfenylation reactions and as a precursor for other sulfur-chlorine functional groups in complex molecule construction.
• Fluorinated Compound Production: Employed in the preparation of fluorinated building blocks and specialty chemicals due to the presence of the fluorine atom.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used in the modification of polymers or as a monomer for creating polymers with specific sulfur-based functionalities.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in organosulfur chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorofluoromethanesulfenyl Chloride
CAS No.	2712-93-8
Molecular Formula	CCl2FSCl
Molecular Weight	167.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloro(fluoro)methanesulfenyl Chloride; Fluorodichloromethanesulfenyl Chloride; Methanesulfenyl chloride, dichlorofluoro-; Sulfur dichloride fluoride methanide; FSClCCl2; (Dichlorofluoromethyl)sulfenyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dichlorofluoromethanesulfenyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its moisture-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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