Description

1-(Chlorothio)-n-[(Trifluoromethyl)Thio]Formimidic Acid Chloride is a specialized organosulfur and organofluorine compound that serves as a versatile and highly reactive synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorothio and trifluoromethylthio functional groups, makes it a critical building block for introducing sulfur and fluorine motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethylthio group can improve biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in medicinal chemistry to construct complex heterocycles and to incorporate the pharmacologically valuable SCF3 moiety into drug candidates.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and functional materials with specific electronic or surface properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized sulfur-containing ligands for metal catalysis.
• Fluorine Chemistry: A valuable reagent for introducing the trifluoromethylthio group (SCF3) into organic frameworks, a sought-after modification in modern synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Chlorothio)-n-[(Trifluoromethyl)Thio]Formimidic Acid Chloride
CAS No.	33278-64-7
Molecular Formula	C2HCl2F3NS2
Molecular Weight	238.06 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Chlorosulfanyl)-N-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfanyl]methanimidoyl chloride; Formimidic chloride, N-(chlorothio)-N-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]-; 1-Chlorothio-N-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]formimidic chloride; N-Chlorosulfanyl-N-(trifluoromethylsulfanyl)formimidoyl chloride; (Chlorosulfanyl)(trifluoromethylsulfanyl)carbimidic chloride; SCF3-containing formimidic chloride derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(Chlorothio)-n-[(Trifluoromethyl)Thio]Formimidic Acid Chloride adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC to confirm identity and quantify purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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