372-06-5

Basic information

• Product Name: bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide
• Synonyms: bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide;Bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfane;Bis(trifluoromethyl) pertrisulfide
• CAS NO: 372-06-5
• Molecular Formula: C₂F₆S₃
• Molecular Weight: 234.2068192
• Mol File: 372-06-5.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 41.3°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.719g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 422mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.444
• CAS DataBase Reference: bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide(372-06-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide(372-06-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 372-06-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2F6S3. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor. bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a precursor for the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds. It is also used as a vulcanizing agent for rubber and in the production of pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide is highly reactive and should be handled with caution due to its potential to release toxic and corrosive sulfur dioxide and hydrogen fluoride gas upon contact with acids or water. It may also cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system upon exposure.

InChI:InChI=1/C2F6S3/c3-1(4,5)9-11-10-2(6,7)8

Upstream product

• 598-14-1 ethylarsenic dichloride 
• 3872-23-9 Copper(I) trifluoromethanethiolate 
• 75-11-6 diiodomethane 
• 1868-53-7 dibromofluoromethane 
• 21259-75-6 mercury bis(trifluoromethanethiolate) 
• 75-47-8 iodoform 
• 676-71-1 dimethyl(bromo)arsine 
• 420-32-6 thiocarbonyl fluoride 
• 7783-60-0 sulfur tetrafluoride 
• 1717-50-6 tetrafluoro-1,3-dithiaetane 
• 2314-97-8 iodotrifluoromethane 
• 7704-34-9 sulfur 
• 75-15-0 carbon disulfide 
• 7783-81-5 uranium hexafluoride 

Downstream Products

• 371-78-8 bis-(trifluoromethyl)sulfide 
• 372-64-5 Bis(trifluoromethyl)disulfid 
• 7704-34-9 sulfur 
• 594-82-1 tetramethyl-2,2,3,3 butane 
• 352-93-2 diethyl sulphide 
• 420-32-6 thiocarbonyl fluoride 
• 691-05-4 ethyl-trifluoromethyl disulfide 
• 55882-01-4 Ethyltrifluormethyltrisulfan 
• 145372-19-6 C₅H₉F₃S₃ 
• 111-65-9 octane 
• 544-40-1 Dibutyl sulfide 
• 629-45-8 dibutyl disulfide 
• 7412-26-2 1-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]butane 

Relevant articles and documents

Reactions of trifluoromethylthiocopper with halomethanes

The reaction of trifluoromethylthiocopper with halomethanes, namely di-and triiodo-, dibromodichloro-, dibromochlorofluoro-, dibromo-difluoro-, bromochlorofluoro-, phenyltrichloro-, bromocyano-and dibromofluoro-methanes, has been investigated in detail. In addition to the expected compounds, the formation of unusual products such as bis (trifluoromethyl) trithiocarbonate, dimethyl (trifluoromethylthio) benzene, bis (trifluoromethylthio) fluoromethane, (trifluoromethylthio) carbonyl fluoride, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, trifluoromethylthio-benzoate, etc. was observed. In some cases, bis (trifluoromethylthio) mercury has been used instead of trifluoromethylthiocopper. The mechanism of formation of the various products and their mass spectral fragmentation behavior are described.

Simultaneous scission of C-S and S-S bonds of bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide by Grignard reagents

Trifluoromethyl mono-, di- and tri-sulfides, and alkyl sulfides and disulfides, as well as dimerized products, are formed as a result of the simultaneous cleavage of the C-S and S-S bonds of bis(trifluoromethyl)trisulfide by Grignard reagents at -78 deg C.The formation of various products has been rationalized on the basis of the involvement of free radicals.