Description

2,6-Dinitro-4-Trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonic Acid is a specialized aromatic sulfonic acid derivative featuring both nitro and trifluoromethyl functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-performance intermediate for synthesizing advanced chemical products where electronic and steric properties are critical. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical R&D teams for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a sulfonic acid moiety for solubility or bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl and nitro groups contribute to efficacy and environmental stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for creating high-value, light-fast azo dyes and complex pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce sulfonic acid groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity or ion-exchange capacity.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dinitro-4-Trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonic Acid
CAS No.	54729-99-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3F3N2O8S
Molecular Weight	332.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,6-dinitrobenzenesulfonic Acid; 2,6-Dinitro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluenesulfonic Acid; Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; DNTSA; 2,6-DNTFBSA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dinitro-4-Trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical synthesis work. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, and custom specifications can be developed to meet specific project 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 (moisture-sensitive) and strong acid nature, the container must be kept sealed and separated from bases and reactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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