Description

3-((4'-Mercapto)Butylthio)-1,1,1-Trifluoropropan-2-One is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring both a thiol (mercapto) and a trifluoromethyl ketone functional group, making it a versatile building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce sulfur-containing linkages and fluorinated motifs, which are critical for modifying material properties and biological activity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring thioether linkages or fluorinated ketone pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the sulfur and fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer to introduce specific properties like chemical resistance or adhesion into specialty polymers and coatings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel sulfur-containing ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new reactions involving sulfur nucleophiles and fluorinated carbonyl compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-((4'-Mercapto)Butylthio)-1,1,1-Trifluoropropan-2-One
CAS No.	99541-29-4
Molecular Formula	C7H11F3OS2
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-[(4-mercaptobutyl)thio]propan-2-one; 3-[(4-Mercaptobutyl)thio]-1,1,1-trifluoropropan-2-one; 4-Mercaptobutyl 2-Oxo-3,3,3-trifluoropropyl Sulfide; 99541-29-4; 3-((4'-Mercapto)butylthio)-1,1,1-trifluoropropan-2-one; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-((4-mercaptobutyl)thio)propan-2-one
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Quality Control

Our 3-((4'-Mercapto)Butylthio)-1,1,1-Trifluoropropan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For custom grades or specific purity requirements, please contact our technical team.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.