Description

(4-Chlorophenyl)(2,5-Difluorobenzyl)Sulfane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a unique scaffold combining chlorophenyl and difluorobenzyl moieties. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research and development teams and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing specific receptor-binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, where the difluoro and chlorophenyl groups can contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the development of advanced materials, such as ligands for catalysts or monomers for specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms or protein-ligand interactions due to its sulfur linkage and halogenated aromatic systems.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for use in custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Chlorophenyl)(2,5-Difluorobenzyl)Sulfane
CAS No.	470716-52-0
Molecular Formula	C13H9ClF2S
Molecular Weight	270.72 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanylmethyl]-2,5-difluorobenzene; 2,5-Difluorobenzyl 4-chlorophenyl sulfide; (2,5-Difluorobenzyl)(4-chlorophenyl) sulfide; 4-Chlorophenyl 2,5-difluorobenzyl sulfide; 4-Chloro-α-[(2,5-difluorophenyl)methyl]benzenethiol; Benzenethiol, 4-chloro-α-[(2,5-difluorophenyl)methyl]-; (4-Chlorophenyl)(2,5-difluorobenzyl) thioether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Chlorophenyl)(2,5-Difluorobenzyl)Sulfane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and agrochemical development partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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