Description

3-Trifluoromethylphenylmethylsulfone is a high-purity organosulfur compound featuring a trifluoromethylphenyl group, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides specific electronic and steric properties that are critical for developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce sulfone and fluorinated motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for incorporating the sulfone functional group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a ligand or catalyst modifier in various catalytic processes.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: An important compound for investigating the effects of fluorine substitution on reactivity and physical characteristics in molecular design.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Trifluoromethylphenylmethylsulfone
CAS No.	43032-69-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O2S
Molecular Weight	224.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylsulfonyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; (3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)methyl sulfone; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl methyl sulfone; α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-tolyl methyl sulfone; m-(Trifluoromethyl)phenylmethylsulfone; 3-Trifluoromethyl benzyl sulfone; 3-CF3-Phenylmethylsulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Trifluoromethylphenylmethylsulfone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP manufacturing.

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). 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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