Description

1-[Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)Methyl]-2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzene is a highly fluorinated, specialized organic compound that serves as a critical building block and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a perfluorinated benzene ring and a reactive bis(triflyl)methyl group, makes it an invaluable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and physical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation, high-efficacy herbicides and pesticides where fluorination enhances stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving dielectric anisotropy and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart enhanced chemical resistance, lower dielectric constants, and improved surface properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel, highly electron-withdrawing ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Utilized in the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductor materials for photovoltaic and transistor applications.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Coating Agent: A key intermediate for producing high-performance, low-surface-tension additives and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)Methyl]-2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzene
CAS No.	405074-81-9
Molecular Formula	C9HF11O4S2
Molecular Weight	458.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluorophenylbis(triflyl)methane; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-1-[(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)fluorosulfonylmethyl]benzene; α,α-Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorotoluene; Pentafluorobenzyl Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); (Pentafluorophenyl)bis(triflyl)methane; 1-(Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)methyl)-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzene; PFP-Tf2CH
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-[Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)Methyl]-2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment, NMR (¹H, ¹⁹F, ¹³C) for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and all relevant specifications is provided with every 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
¹H NMR	Conforms
¹⁹F NMR	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.