Description

3-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)Benzonitrile is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by the unique pentafluorosulfanyl (SF₅) functional group. This compound is prized for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability, lipophilicity, and electron-withdrawing properties, making it a critical intermediate in advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for developing next-generation herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides with improved environmental stability and efficacy.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry to incorporate the metabolically stable SF₅ group into drug candidates, potentially enhancing bioavailability and target binding.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Specialty Material Modifier: Imparts hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, and low surface energy to high-performance polymers and coatings.
• Lithium Battery Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in electrolyte formulations to improve battery stability and performance.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to synthesize novel ligands for catalysis in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	401892-82-8
Molecular Formula	C₇H₂F₅NS
Molecular Weight	227.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Pentafluoro-λ⁶-sulfanyl)benzonitrile; 3-SF₅-Benzoic acid nitrile; m-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-(pentafluorosulfanyl)-; 3-Cyanophenylsulfur pentafluoride; 3-SF5-Ph-CN; 401892-82-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)Benzonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and LC-MS to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for reliable scale-up from laboratory to pilot and commercial quantities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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