Description

Bis(Tribromomethyl) Sulfoxide is a specialized brominated organic compound with the CAS number 14604-61-6. This chemical serves as a highly effective bromine source and reactive intermediate, valued for its ability to introduce bromomethyl groups under controlled conditions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• As a key brominating agent in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• As a reactive intermediate for the synthesis of flame retardant additives and monomers.
• In research and development for creating novel sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• As a specialty reagent in material science for modifying polymer backbones.
• For the preparation of biologically active molecules in medicinal chemistry programs.
• In process chemistry for scaling up the production of brominated fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Tribromomethyl) Sulfoxide
CAS No.	14604-61-6
Molecular Formula	C2Br6OS
Molecular Weight	535.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(tribromomethyl)sulfoxide; Sulfinylbis(tribromomethane); 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexabromo-2-thiapropane 2-oxide; Tribromomethyl sulfoxide dimer; Hexabromodimethyl sulfoxide; (Tribromomethyl)sulfinyltribromomethane; BTBMSO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Tribromomethyl) Sulfoxide is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (typically by HPLC or titration), physical characteristics, and identity confirmation (by IR) is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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