Description

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl Methyl Sulfone is a high-purity organosulfur compound featuring a trifluoromethoxy-substituted aromatic ring. This specialized chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the fluorine-containing functional group. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for incorporating the trifluoromethoxy pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the sulfone and trifluoromethoxy groups contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for creating novel ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl Methyl Sulfone
CAS No.	87750-51-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O3S
Molecular Weight	240.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylsulfonyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene; [4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl](methyl)sulfone; Methyl 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl Sulfone; p-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl Methyl Sulfone; 4-(Trifluoromethoxyl)phenyl Methyl Sulfone; α,α,α-Trifluoro-p-anisyl Methyl Sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl Methyl Sulfone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for research and scale-up applications.

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, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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