Description

(2-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl)(Methyl)Sulfane is a specialized organosulfur and organofluorine building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining bromo, trifluoromethoxy, and methylthio substituents, which are valuable for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing lipophilic and electron-withdrawing groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the trifluoromethoxy group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized ligands or monomers in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic substitutions to construct complex aromatic systems.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Potential use in designing molecular probes for studying biological systems due to its distinct chemical handle (bromine) for further functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl)(Methyl)Sulfane
CAS No.	951884-71-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrF3OS
Molecular Weight	287.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethoxy)thioanisole; 1-Bromo-2-(methylthio)-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene; Methyl 2-bromo-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl sulfide; 2-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-(methylthio)anisole; (2-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)(methyl)sulfide; p-(Trifluoromethoxy)-o-bromothioanisole
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Quality Control

Our production of (2-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl)(Methyl)Sulfane adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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