Description

Benzene, 1,1'-Sulfinylbis[3-Fluoro- is a specialized fluorinated sulfinyl-bridged aromatic compound, identified by CAS NO 2216787-21-0. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where its unique sulfinyl and fluorine moieties impart specific reactivity and properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in drug discovery programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral or bidentate ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Advanced Material Research: A monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in sulfinylation reactions and as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic and polycyclic compounds in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1,1'-Sulfinylbis[3-Fluoro-
CAS No.	2216787-21-0
Molecular Formula	C12H8F2O2S
Molecular Weight	254.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Sulfinylbis(3-fluorobenzene); Bis(3-fluorophenyl) sulfoxide; 3,3'-Difluorodiphenyl sulfoxide; Di(3-fluorophenyl) sulfoxide; (3-Fluorophenyl) sulfinyl(3-fluorophenyl); Sulfinylbis[3-fluorobenzene]; 3-Fluorophenyl sulfoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzene, 1,1'-Sulfinylbis[3-Fluoro- is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.