Description

2-Pentyl Sulfonyl Chloride is a specialized organosulfur reagent primarily used as a key sulfonylation building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactivity, enabling the efficient introduction of the pentylsulfonyl moiety to create novel compounds with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients, as well as for specialty chemical producers creating functional materials and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel sulfonamide-based drug candidates, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the sulfonyl group is a key pharmacophore.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for surfactants, extraction agents, and other functional chemicals requiring a specific alkylsulfonyl chain.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of polymers, coatings, and advanced materials where sulfonylation modifies surface properties or reactivity.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Acts as a reactive handle for labeling or modifying biomolecules in research applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Pentyl Sulfonyl Chloride
CAS No.	59427-30-4
Molecular Formula	C5H11ClO2S
Molecular Weight	170.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Pentanesulfonyl chloride; Pentane-1-sulfonyl chloride; Amylsulfonyl chloride; n-Amylsulfonyl chloride; n-Pentylsulfonyl chloride; NSC 163083; 1-Sulfopentyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pentyl Sulfonyl Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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