Description

Sodium 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfinate is a versatile organosulfur compound and a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its role as a source of the sulfinate anion, enabling the efficient introduction of the 4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylsulfonyl moiety into target molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing sulfone and sulfonamide-based drug candidates, leveraging the unique properties of the trifluoromethoxy group for enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the sulfinate group is key to biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for creating specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific surface or electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a coupling partner in transition-metal catalyzed reactions, such as sulfonylation, to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfinate
CAS No.	500708-47-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4F3NaO3S
Molecular Weight	248.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfinate; Benzenesulfinic acid, 4-(trifluoromethoxy)-, sodium salt; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt; Sodium 4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylsulfinate; p-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt; Sodium α,α,α-trifluoro-p-methoxybenzenesulfinate; Sodium (4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)sulfinate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfinate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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