Description

Fluorobis(Phenylsulfonyl)Methane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a fluorinated methylene bridge between two phenylsulfonyl groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and reagent in advanced synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs and sulfone functionalities. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated or sulfone-containing scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorobis(sulfonyl)methane unit can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, such as sulfone-containing polyelectrolytes or fluorinated high-performance materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of novel ligands for transition metal catalysis, leveraging the electron-withdrawing sulfone groups to modulate metal center reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent for nucleophilic fluoromethylation reactions or as a precursor to generate reactive carbene or ylide species under specific conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluorobis(Phenylsulfonyl)Methane
CAS No.	910650-82-7
Molecular Formula	C13H11FO4S2
Molecular Weight	314.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Fluorobis(phenylsulfonyl)methane; [Fluorobis(phenylsulfonyl)]methane; Methane, fluorobis(phenylsulfonyl)-; Difluorobis(phenylsulfonyl)methane (common misnomer); α-Fluoro-α,α-bis(phenylsulfonyl)methane; (Fluoromethylene)bis(phenyl sulfone); Fluoromethanebis(phenyl sulfone); FS02M Reagent (research code)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fluorobis(Phenylsulfonyl)Methane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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