Description

Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring two highly electronegative trifluoromethyl groups. This unique structure imparts significant chemical reactivity and volatility, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for the introduction of the -SCF3 moiety, a key pharmacophore and functional group.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for incorporating the lipophilic and metabolically stable trifluoromethylthio (-SCF3) group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research to develop new ligands and catalytic systems.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and electronic materials requiring specific surface properties or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the -SCF3 group into complex organic molecules via nucleophilic or radical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Sulfide
CAS No.	371-78-8
Molecular Formula	C2F6S
Molecular Weight	170.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(methylthio)methane; Trifluoromethyl trifluoromethyl sulfide; Bis(trifluoromethyl) sulfide; Hexafluoro-2-thiapropane; (Trifluoromethyl) sulfanyl(trifluoro)methane; S(CF3)2; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-thiapropane
EINECS	206-741-8

Quality Control

Our Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Sulfide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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