Description

Bis(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Sulfoxide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a sulfoxide bridge connecting two 3,5-difluorophenyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients, where its unique fluorinated structure can impart desirable properties such as enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluorophenyl groups can improve lipophilicity and target binding.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating novel chiral ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for developing specialty polymers with specific optical, electronic, or surface properties.
• Organic Electronics: Potential use in the synthesis of components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or semiconductors due to its conjugated system and fluorine atoms.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Sulfoxide
CAS No.	2055858-27-8
Molecular Formula	C12H6F4OS
Molecular Weight	274.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(3,5-difluorophenyl) sulfoxide; 1,1'-Sulfinylbis(3,5-difluorobenzene); 3,5-Difluorophenyl sulfoxide; (3,5-Difluorophenyl)(3,5-difluorophenyl)sulfoxide; Di(3,5-difluorophenyl) sulfoxide; Sulfinylbis(3,5-difluorobenzene); 2055858-27-8
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Quality Control

Every batch of Bis(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Sulfoxide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing using advanced analytical techniques (including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS) to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your regulatory requirements.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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