Description

5-Bromo-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzene-1-Sulfonyl Chloride is a high-value, multi-functional chemical building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual functionality, serving as a versatile precursor for introducing both sulfonamide and substituted benzene moieties into complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of sulfonamide-based drug candidates, including protease inhibitors and receptor antagonists.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and advanced organic frameworks.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of activity-based probes and affinity labels for studying enzyme function and protein interactions.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Intermediate for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Bromo-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzene-1-Sulfonyl Chloride
CAS No.	915763-79-0
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrClF3O3S
Molecular Weight	339.51 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfonyl chloride; 1-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene-2-sulfonyl chloride; 2-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfonyl chloride; 915763-79-0; 5-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-2-methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzene-1-Sulfonyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.