Description

5-Chloro-2-(Methylsulfinoimidoyl)-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonate is a high-purity, non-racemic organic salt of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a sophisticated building block or intermediate for the development of novel active ingredients, particularly in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on crop protection agents, specialty pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals where its unique trifluoromethylpyridine and sulfonimidoyl motifs impart valuable biological and physicochemical properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethylpyridine core.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical building block for medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel small-molecule drug candidates, especially in CNS and metabolic disease research.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the development of specialized ligands for catalysis, including asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis, due to its chiral and electron-donating/accepting properties.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate for synthesizing functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials where specific fluorine and sulfur functionalities are required.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scale-up and optimization studies for the commercial manufacturing of complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-(Methylsulfinoimidoyl)-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonate
CAS No.	175203-07-3
Molecular Formula	C17H18ClF3N2O3S2
Molecular Weight	454.91 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-[(methylsulfinyl)imino]-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine 2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonate; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonic acid compound with 5-chloro-2-[(methylsulfinyl)imino]-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine (1:1); 5-Chloro-2-(methylsulfinylimino)-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine mesitylenesulfonate; N-(5-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-S-methylsulfinimidic acid 2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonate; Sulfoximine Pyridine Salt Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of this advanced intermediate adheres to strict quality management systems, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization using HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key specifications. We support development and scale-up with custom synthesis and purity grades tailored to your specific project requirements.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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