Description

Bis[4-Fluorophenyl] Sulfoxide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a sulfoxide group bridging two 4-fluorophenyl rings. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing fluorinated aryl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorophenyl-sulfoxide moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral sulfoxide ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex sulfur-containing molecules and studying sulfoxide chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis[4-Fluorophenyl] Sulfoxide
CAS No.	395-25-5
Molecular Formula	C12H8F2OS
Molecular Weight	238.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(4-fluorophenyl) sulfoxide; Di(4-fluorophenyl) sulfoxide; 4,4'-Difluorodiphenyl sulfoxide; 1-Fluoro-4-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfinyl]benzene; (4-Fluorophenyl)(4-fluorophenyl)sulfoxide; p-Fluorophenyl sulfoxide; Bis(p-fluorophenyl)sulfoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis[4-Fluorophenyl] Sulfoxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

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.