Description

3-(9'-Mercaptononylthio)-1,1,1,-Trifluoropropan-2-One is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a trifluoromethyl ketone moiety, designed for advanced material synthesis. This chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate in creating high-performance polymers and surface modifiers with tailored properties. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability and functionality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfur and fluorine atoms for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance metabolic stability and efficacy.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or cross-linking monomer in the production of fluorinated polymers and specialty rubbers to improve chemical and thermal resistance.
• Surface Functionalization: Employed to modify material surfaces, such as silica or metals, to introduce specific thiol or ketone functionalities for adhesion promotion or corrosion inhibition.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Utilized in the research and development of advanced electronic display materials due to its unique molecular structure.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: A precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis for fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(9'-Mercaptononylthio)-1,1,1,-Trifluoropropan-2-One
CAS No.	154301-46-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₁F₃OS₂
Molecular Weight	302.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-[(9-mercaptononyl)thio]propan-2-one; 3-(9-Mercaptononylthio)-1,1,1-trifluoropropan-2-one; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-(9-mercaptononylsulfanyl)propan-2-one; 3-(9-Mercaptononylthio)-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone; 2-Propanone, 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-[(9-mercaptononyl)thio]-; Trifluoromethyl ketone thioether; TFK-thioether intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(9'-Mercaptononylthio)-1,1,1,-Trifluoropropan-2-One adheres to stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and cGMP standards where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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