3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride

• CAT Number: L011616
• CAS Number: 351003-46-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H3BrClF3O2S
• Molecular Weight: 323.52
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H3BrClF3O2S/c8-5-1-4(7(10,11)12)2-6(3-5)15(9,13)14/h1-3H
• InChIKey: YBUJCZFWJSUTSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1S(=O)(=O)Cl)Br)C(F)(F)F

3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride is a halogenated aromatic sulfonyl chloride, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound is widely used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis as a reactive intermediate for creating sulfonamide and sulfone derivatives. Its sulfonyl chloride group allows for efficient reactions with amines, enhancing its utility in developing bioactive molecules. With its electron-withdrawing groups, this compound is valuable in medicinal chemistry for synthesizing enzyme inhibitors and other biologically active compounds, providing stability and reactivity.