Description

Difluorosulfoacetic Acid Sodium Salt is a specialized organofluorine building block with a unique combination of a sulfonic acid group and fluorine atoms. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where it introduces desirable physicochemical properties. It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfonate or fluorinated motifs for enhanced bioavailability or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can improve compound activity and environmental persistence.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the modification of polymer backbones to introduce ionic or fluorinated characteristics, leading to materials with specific surface or conductive properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and creating complex molecular architectures.
• Surfactant and Detergent Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of fluorinated surfactants with unique wetting and surface tension properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Difluorosulfoacetic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	912289-98-6
Molecular Formula	C2HF2NaO4S
Molecular Weight	164.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2,2-Difluoro-2-sulfoacetate; Sodium Difluorosulfoacetate; 2,2-Difluoro-2-sulfonoacetic Acid Sodium Salt; Acetic Acid, 2,2-Difluoro-2-sulfo-, Sodium Salt; DFSA Sodium Salt; Sodium (Difluorosulfonyl)acetate
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Quality Control

Our Difluorosulfoacetic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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