Description

4-Bromophenyl Methyl Sulfone is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a sulfone functional group attached to a brominated aromatic ring. This structural motif makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfone or aryl bromide moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel ligands for transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromophenyl Methyl Sulfone
CAS No.	3466-32-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2S
Molecular Weight	235.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzene; p-Bromophenyl Methyl Sulfone; (4-Bromophenyl)(methyl)sulfone; Methyl 4-Bromophenyl Sulfone; 4-Bromo Benzenesulfonic Acid Methyl Ester; NSC 404083; 4-Bromobenzyl Methyl Sulfone (common misnomer)
EINECS	222-408-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromophenyl Methyl Sulfone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	102°C - 106°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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