Description

1,2-Bis(Phenylsulfonyl)Ethane is a versatile organic sulfone compound with significant utility as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a robust linker or protecting group in the production of pharmaceuticals and specialty materials. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable intermediates for complex molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfone-based functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bis-sulfonyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of high-performance polymers, such as polysulfones, with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile reagent in C-C bond formation reactions and as a protecting group for sensitive functionalities in multi-step syntheses.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Phenylsulfonyl)Ethane
CAS No.	599-94-0
Molecular Formula	C14H14O4S2
Molecular Weight	310.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(benzenesulfonyl)ethane; Ethane, 1,2-bis(phenylsulfonyl)-; NSC 403796; Bis(phenylsulfonyl)ethane; α,α'-Bis(phenylsulfonyl)-p-xylene (related isomer); p-Xylene-α,α'-disulfonic acid diphenyl ester; DPS-Ethane
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(Phenylsulfonyl)Ethane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
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.