Description

Pentafluoro-3-Furanylsulfur is a highly fluorinated sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound, identified by CAS NO 917567-74-9. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique reactivity profile, serving as a versatile building block for introducing the pentafluorothiophene moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, as well as by material scientists developing advanced electronic and polymeric materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science: Building block for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials requiring specific dielectric or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand precursor or a reactive substrate in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic cycles.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: Essential reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new reactions and properties of perfluorinated heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoro-3-Furanylsulfur
CAS No.	917567-74-9
Molecular Formula	C4F5SH
Molecular Weight	192.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pentafluorothiophene; Pentafluorothiophene-3-sulfur; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorothiophene; Thiophene, pentafluoro-; 3-Thienylsulfur pentafluoride; PFT-SH (abbrev.); Perfluorothiophene-3-thiol
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Quality Control

Our production of Pentafluoro-3-Furanylsulfur adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its classification as a fluoride/strong alkali reactive compound, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for the specific grade to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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