Description

1,3,4-Thiadiazole, 2-Isocyanato-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Dimer is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring both an isocyanate group and a trifluoromethyl substituent on a thiadiazole core. This compound is valued for its dual reactivity, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced polymers and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and high-performance polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and specialty additives.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor for synthesizing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiadiazole ring and the metabolic stability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for creating potential drug candidates targeting various diseases, where the isocyanate functionality allows for modular derivatization.
• Polymer Cross-Linking Agent: Utilized in the production of polyurethanes and other specialty polymers, where it acts as a cross-linker to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Employed in the development of high-performance coatings, adhesives, and elastomers that require specific chemical resistance or low surface energy characteristics.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used as a building block for synthesizing electron-transport materials or alignment layers in electronic displays due to its rigid, planar structure and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,4-Thiadiazole, 2-Isocyanato-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Dimer
CAS No.	50830-59-6
Molecular Formula	C8H2F6N6O2S2
Molecular Weight	400.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl isocyanate dimer; 2-Isocyanato-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole dimer; Bis(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) carbonate (dimer form); TFMIC Dimer (common abbreviation); 5-Trifluoromethyl-2-isocyanato-1,3,4-thiadiazole dimer; NSC 338680 (dimer)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,4-Thiadiazole, 2-Isocyanato-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-, Dimer adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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