Description

4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by the unique pentafluorosulfur (SF5) functional group. This compound is critical for introducing the highly electronegative, lipophilic, and metabolically stable SF5 moiety into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, as well as by material scientists exploring specialty polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, leveraging the SF5 group to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the SF5 substituent can enhance activity and environmental profile.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing fluorinated aromatic segments in complex organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	773872-73-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5F5OS
Molecular Weight	232.17 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Pentafluorosulfur)benzylmethanol; (4-(SF5)Phenyl)methanol; p-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)benzyl alcohol; 4-(SF5)Benzyl alcohol; 1-(Pentafluorosulfanyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-(pentafluoro-λ6-sulfanyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.