Description

3-Bromophenylmethylsulfone is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a bromine substituent on the aromatic ring, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfone or aryl bromide functional groups for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aryl bromide group makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings to create complex biaryl systems.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories as a standard reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize novel sulfone-based ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromophenylmethylsulfone
CAS No.	34896-80-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2S
Molecular Weight	235.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-(methylsulfonyl)benzene; 3-Bromophenyl Methyl Sulfone; (3-Bromophenyl)(methyl)sulfone; m-Bromophenylmethylsulfone; Methyl 3-Bromophenyl Sulfone; 3-Bromo-1-(methylsulfonyl)benzene; 3-Bromobenzene, 1-(methylsulfonyl)-; 3-Bromophenyl methanesulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophenylmethylsulfone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.