Description

Fluoromethyl Phenyl Sulfone is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a fluoromethyl group attached to a phenyl sulfone moiety. This structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the development of new drug candidates, especially those requiring fluorinated components for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers, coatings, and electronic materials with specific performance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a fluoromethylating agent or a protected functional group in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the design of novel ligands for catalysis, leveraging the electron-withdrawing properties of the sulfone group.
• Life Sciences Research: Employed as a biochemical tool or probe in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoromethyl Phenyl Sulfone
CAS No.	20808-12-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7FO2S
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(Fluoromethyl)(phenyl)sulfone; α-Fluorotoluene sulfone; Phenyl fluoromethyl sulfone; Benzenesulfonyl fluoride, methyl-; 1-Fluoro-1-(phenylsulfonyl)methane; Fluoromethylsulfonylbenzene; (Phenylsulfonyl)fluoromethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fluoromethyl Phenyl Sulfone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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