Description

4-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)-n-Ethylaniline is a specialized aromatic amine derivative featuring a trifluoromethanesulfonyl (triflyl) substituent. This compound is valued as a key advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring the triflyl group for bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethylsulfonyl moiety can influence potency and environmental fate.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in organometallic chemistry and catalysis, enabling novel reaction pathways.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or electronic materials where its specific electronic properties are beneficial.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and as a precursor for other functionalized aniline derivatives.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)-n-Ethylaniline
CAS No.	240490-01-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10F3NO2S
Molecular Weight	253.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethyl-4-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)aniline; 4-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-N-ethylaniline; 4-(Triflyl)-N-ethylaniline; 1-Ethylamino-4-trifluoromethanesulfonylbenzene; p-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)ethylaniline; N-Ethyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluenesulfonanilide; 4-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)ethylphenylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)-n-Ethylaniline is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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