N,N-Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)aniline CAS 37595-74-7
Chemical Information
Synonyms: N,N-Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)aniline; Anilide of bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)
Molecular Formula:C₈H₅F₆NO₄S₂
Molecular Weight: ~365.25 g/mol
Functional Group: Sulfonimide (–N(SO₂CF₃)₂)
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Solubility: Soluble in many organic solvents (e.g., dichloromethane, acetonitrile); poorly soluble in water
Stability: Chemically stable under normal conditions
Acidity: Weakly acidic N–H proton (much weaker than HTFSI)
Typical Applications
Fluorinated sulfonimide intermediate
Used in ionic liquid and electrolyte additive research
Weakly coordinating anion (WCA) precursor in catalysis studies
Intermediate in specialty fluorinated chemicals
Academic research in organofluorine chemistry