Description

Se-(Trifluoromethyl)Dibenzoselenophenium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a specialized organoselenium reagent and a powerful electrophilic trifluoromethylating agent. This compound is valued for its ability to efficiently introduce the trifluoromethyl (CF3) group into a wide range of organic substrates, a transformation of high importance in modern synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the development of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the late-stage trifluoromethylation of drug candidates to enhance metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the CF3 group can improve activity and environmental persistence.
• Materials Science: Employed in the development of fluorinated organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: A crucial tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new C-CF3 bond-forming reactions under mild conditions.
• Radiochemistry & Tracer Synthesis: Potential use in the preparation of 18F-labeled compounds for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging via isotopic exchange or related methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Se-(Trifluoromethyl)Dibenzoselenophenium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	129922-33-4
Molecular Formula	C16H8F6O3S2Se
Molecular Weight	505.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibenzoselenophenium, Se-(trifluoromethyl)-, trifluoromethanesulfonate; Se-(Trifluoromethyl)dibenzoselenophenium Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Se-(Trifluoromethyl)dibenzoselenophenium Salt; Togni Reagent II Analog (Selenium-based); Electrophilic Trifluoromethylating Reagent; (Trifluoromethyl)dibenzothiophenium Triflate Selenium Analogue; CF3-Dibenzoselenophenium Triflate
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Quality Control

Our Se-(Trifluoromethyl)Dibenzoselenophenium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a glovebox or using standard Schlenk techniques to prevent decomposition. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.