Description

α,α,α-Trichloromethanesulfenamide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a trichloromethyl group attached to a sulfenamide moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of sulfonamide-based drugs and other sulfur-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the sulfenamide group is integral to biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a modifying agent or cross-linking precursor in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for electrophilic amination reactions and as a source of the -N=S moiety in complex molecule construction.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a model compound in mechanistic studies and for developing new synthetic methodologies involving sulfur-nitrogen bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	α,α,α-Trichloromethanesulfenamide
CAS No.	39782-55-3
Molecular Formula	CCl3NS
Molecular Weight	164.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloromethanesulfenamide; N-(Trichloromethyl)sulfenamide; Trichloromethylsulfenamide; NSC 163063; Trichloromethanesulfenylamine; (Trichloromethyl)sulfanyl amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α,α,α-Trichloromethanesulfenamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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