Description

4-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzene-1-Sulfonyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive bifunctional organic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive sulfonyl chloride group and a bromoethyl moiety, makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing sulfonamide derivatives and other functionalized aromatic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating sulfonamide-based drugs with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the sulfonamide functional group is required.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a reactive handle for bioconjugation and the development of chemical probes targeting specific enzymes or proteins.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts containing sulfonamide functionalities.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzene-1-Sulfonyl Chloride
CAS No.	64062-91-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrClO2S
Molecular Weight	283.57 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Bromoethyl)-4-sulfonylchloridobenzene; p-(2-Bromoethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride; 4-(2-Bromoethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride; 2-(4-Chlorosulfonylphenyl)ethyl bromide; (2-Bromoethyl)phenyl-4-sulfonyl chloride; Benzenesulfonyl chloride, 4-(2-bromoethyl)-; 4-(2-Bromoethyl)phenylsulfonyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzene-1-Sulfonyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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