Description

Sodium Trifluoromethanesulfinate is a versatile organosulfur compound, widely recognized as a key reagent for introducing the trifluoromethylthio (-SCF₃) group. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a stable and convenient precursor for generating the trifluoromethylthio radical, enabling efficient trifluoromethylthiolation reactions under mild conditions. This makes it an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where the incorporation of fluorine-containing groups is critical for modulating the properties of target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing the trifluoromethylthio group, which can enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the -SCF₃ moiety improves biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a radical trifluoromethylthiolating agent in various C-H, C-X, and unsaturated bond functionalization reactions for constructing complex organic molecules.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for modifying polymer surfaces or creating fluorinated functional materials with unique properties like hydrophobicity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• R&D and Process Chemistry: A staple reagent in research laboratories and process development for exploring new synthetic routes to fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Trifluoromethanesulfinate
CAS No.	2926-29-6
Molecular Formula	CF₃SO₂Na
Molecular Weight	156.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Trifluoromethanesulfinate; Sodium Triflinate; Trifluoromethanesulfinic Acid Sodium Salt; CF₃SO₂Na; Langlois's Reagent; Sodium Perfluoroalkanesulfinate
EINECS	220-882-4

Quality Control

Our Sodium Trifluoromethanesulfinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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