Description

Potassium 2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzenesulfonate is a high-purity organosulfur salt featuring a benzenesulfonate core substituted with a trifluoromethyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly where the introduction of a sulfonate anion with enhanced lipophilicity and stability is required. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for introducing sulfonate functionalities that can improve solubility or act as leaving groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl and sulfonate groups contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for generating specialized ligands or metal complexes used in catalysis, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, ionic liquids, or surface-active agents where the anionic sulfonate group is incorporated for specific material properties.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in battery electrolyte formulations to enhance performance and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a stable source of the 2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonate anion in nucleophilic substitution and other organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzenesulfonate
CAS No.	917560-97-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4F3KO3S
Molecular Weight	264.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium o-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonate; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenylsulfonate; α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-toluenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; o-Trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-(trifluoromethyl)-, potassium salt; Potassium (2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)sulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzenesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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