What is Diphenyl sulfone CAS 127-63-9?
Diphenyl sulfone CAS 127-63-9 is an organosulfur compound featuring two phenyl rings bound to a central sulfone (–SO2–) group. It appears as a white crystalline solid with strong thermal and chemical stability. This compound is widely used as a building block in organic synthesis, a high-temperature solvent, and as an intermediate in polymer and pharmaceutical research.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White to almost white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point |
123–129 °C |
| Boiling Point |
~379 °C |
| Density |
~1.36 g/cm³ |
| Storage conditions |
Store sealed in a cool, dry place (ambient temperature) |
Feature
- High Thermal and Chemical Stability: Diphenyl sulfone exhibits strong resistance to heat and many chemical environments, making it suitable for high-temperature and rigorous synthetic conditions.
- Organic Solvent Compatibility: It is soluble in many organic solvents such as acetone, methanol, and toluene, facilitating formulation and reaction applications.
- Useful Organic Intermediate: Serves as a key intermediate in chemical synthesis, including sulfone derivatives and complex organic materials.
- Functional Material Use: The compound’s stable structure and high melting point make it valuable in materials science, including polymer research and specialized solvent applications.
Application
- Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a precursor and building block in the synthesis of sulfone derivatives, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals.
- High-Temperature Solvent: Applied as a high-temperature solvent in the processing of rigid polymers and advanced materials such as PEEK and other engineering plastics.
- Polymer and Materials Research: Utilized in polymer chemistry research, materials development, and thermal analysis studies due to its stable sulfone structure.
- Analytical and Reference Standard: Employed in laboratories and analytical work as a standard compound and reference for method development.
Packaging
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