Description

Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfinate is a versatile organosulfur reagent featuring a trifluoromethanesulfinyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the trifluoromethanesulfinyl moiety. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated or sulfinyl functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trifluoromethanesulfinate group enhances biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for trifluoromethanesulfinylation reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecules in medicinal and materials chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• Fluorinated Material Research: A key starting material in the research and development of novel fluorinated polymers and advanced materials with unique properties.
• Chemical Derivatization: Used for the derivatization of alcohols, amines, and other nucleophiles to create sulfinate esters and related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfinate
CAS No.	30957-43-8
Molecular Formula	C3H5F3O2S
Molecular Weight	162.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfinate; Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulphinate; Trifluoromethanesulfinic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Trifluoromethylsulfinate; Ethyl Perfluoroalkylsulfinate; CF3SO2Et; Ethyl Triflyl Sulfinate; Ethyl Ester of Trifluoromethanesulfinic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfinate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and GC analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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