Sodium trifluoromethanesulfinate CAS 2926-29-6

Chemical Information

• Synonyms: Sodium triflinate; Sodium trifluoromethylsulfinate

• Molecular Formula:C₁F₃NaO₂S

• Molecular Weight: ~156.03 g/mol

• Structure:CF₃SO₂Na

• Functional Group: Sulfinate (–SO₂⁻)

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

• Solubility: Soluble in water; soluble in polar solvents

• Stability: Stable under dry conditions

• Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic

Typical Applications

• Trifluoromethylation reagent in organic synthesis

  • Source of CF₃ radicals or CF₃ anions

• Used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates

• Fluorinated building block for specialty chemicals

• Academic and industrial fluorine chemistry research

Handling & Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilatedplace

• Keep container tightly closed

• Protect from moisture and strong oxidizing agents