Description

4-(Pentafluorosulfur)benzyl alcohol (CAS No. 773872-73-4) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₇F₅OS. This specialized chemical features a pentafluorosulfur (-SF₅) functional group attached to a benzyl alcohol moiety, making it a valuable building block for advanced synthetic applications. The IUPAC name, [4-(pentafluoro-λ⁶-sulfanyl)phenyl]methanol, reflects its precise structural configuration. With exceptional thermal and chemical stability due to the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the -SF₅ group, this compound is ideal for pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical research, and materials science. Offered as a crystalline solid or solution, it is rigorously tested via GC/MS, NMR, and HPLC to ensure >98% purity. Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 773872-73-4
• Complexity: 214
• IUPAC Name: [4-(pentafluoro-lambda6-sulfanyl)phenyl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7F5OS/c8-14(9,10,11,12)7-3-1-6(5-13)2-4-7/h1-4,13H,5H2
• InChI Key: QKEQGUCFBIRBAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 234.01377683
• Molecular Formula: C7H7F5OS
• Molecular Weight: 234.19
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)S(F)(F)(F)(F)F
• Topological: 21.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 234.01377683
• Synonyms: 4-(Pentafluorosulfur)benzyl alcohol, 773872-73-4, [4-(pentafluoro-lambda6-sulfanyl)phenyl]methanol, MFCD06203063, [4-(PENTAFLUORO-??-SULFANYL)PHENYL]METHANOL, SCHEMBL2217763, 4-(Pentafluorothio)benzyl alcohol, AKOS015956763, JS-4012, G66632

Application

4-(Pentafluorosulfur)benzyl alcohol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of SF₅-containing bioactive molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry where the -SF₅ group enhances metabolic stability. It is employed in ligand design for catalysis and as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystals in advanced display technologies. Researchers utilize this compound to develop novel PET radiotracers due to the fluorine content. In materials science, it contributes to the creation of high-performance polymers with unique dielectric properties.

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