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Sulfolene is an additive and intermediate used in various industrial processes, including electrochemical fluorination.
Sulfolene, or butadiene sulfone, is a white, crystalline solid that dissolves in water and various organic solvents. It is commonly used as an additive in electrochemical fluorination due to its ability to significantly increase the yield of perfluorooctanesulfonyl fluoride by up to 70%. Sulfolene is also used as a source for butadiene, a precursor to synthetic rubber. Its chemical stability and versatility make it a valuable compound in numerous applications. For instance, its dissolution property allows it to act effectively as a phase transfer catalyst in various organic synthesis processes. This contributes to enhanced reaction efficiencies and product yields. As industries continue to innovate and develop new materials, sulfolene's role is expanding, finding new uses in advanced polymer development and other cutting-edge applications.
CAS Number: 77-79-2
Ash, max ppm: 150
Insolubles, max wt. %: 0.05
Iron, max ppm: 20.0
Melting point, min: CEL 62
SO2 content, ppm: 4000
Water, max wt. %: 0.5
Odor: pungent
Molecular formula: C4H6O2S
CAS Number: 77-79-2
Primary Chemistry: 3-Sulfolene; butadiene sulfone; 2,5-dihydrothiophene-1,1-dioxide
White to off-white crystalline solid
Solubility in water and organic solvents
Convenient source for butadiene
Butadiene synthesis reactions
Additive for electrochemical fluorination
Organic synthesis processes
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