Description

Trichloromethanesulfinyl Chloride is a highly reactive organosulfur compound primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the trichloromethanesulfinyl group, a versatile moiety for constructing complex molecules in fine chemical synthesis. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing sulfoxide or sulfonamide functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trichloromethanesulfinyl moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of chiral sulfoxide ligands for asymmetric catalysis and other organometallic complexes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a chlorinating agent or electrophile in various organic transformations, including Friedel-Crafts type reactions.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the creation of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloromethanesulfinyl Chloride
CAS No.	25004-95-9
Molecular Formula	CCl4OS
Molecular Weight	201.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloromethanesulfenyl Chloride; Trichloromethylsulfinyl Chloride; Perchloromethyl Sulfoxide; Sulfinylbis(trichloromethane); Trichloromethyl Sulfoxide Chloride; (Trichloromethyl)sulfinyl Chloride; Trichloromethanesulfenic Acid Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Trichloromethanesulfinyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable. Comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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 hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.70 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.540

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