Description

4-Fluorophenyl Trifluoromethyl Sulphoxide is a high-value organosulfur and organofluorine compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluorinated aromatic ring and a trifluoromethylsulfinyl group, makes it an essential building block for introducing specific physicochemical properties into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral sulfoxide ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel fluorinated polymers and liquid crystals with unique electronic and thermal properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing fluorinated probes and tags for studying biological mechanisms and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorophenyl Trifluoromethyl Sulphoxide
CAS No.	942-39-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4F4OS
Molecular Weight	212.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-4-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl]benzene; p-Fluorophenyl trifluoromethyl sulfoxide; (4-Fluorophenyl)(trifluoromethyl)sulfoxide; α,α,α-Trifluoro-4-fluorophenyl sulfoxide; 4-Fluorobenzene, 1-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl]-; 4-Fluorophenyl trifluoromethyl sulphoxide; 4-Fluorophenyl(trifluoromethyl)sulfoxide
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorophenyl Trifluoromethyl Sulphoxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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