CF3SO2NH2

Trifluoromethanesulfonamide, with the chemical formula CF3SO2NH2, is an organic compound. It is a derivative of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, also known as triflic acid, where the hydroxyl group has been replaced by an amine group. The molecule consists of a trifluoromethyl group (CF3) attached to a sulfonyl group (SO2), which is further bonded to an amine group (NH2).

This compound is typically a white crystalline solid at room temperature. It exhibits a certain degree of acidity due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the trifluoromethyl and sulfonyl groups, which stabilize the conjugate base. Trifluoromethanesulfonamide is soluble in many organic solvents.

Trifluoromethanesulfonamide can be synthesized through various chemical routes. One common method involves the reaction of trifluoromethanesulfonyl halides, such as trifluoromethanesulfonyl chloride, with ammonia or ammonia precursors. The resulting product can be purified using standard laboratory techniques.

The compound has found applications in organic synthesis. It can serve as a reagent or a building block in the preparation of more complex molecules. Its acidic properties and the presence of the trifluoromethyl group make it useful in certain chemical transformations, such as sulfonylation reactions or as a source of the trifluoromethanesulfonamide moiety. Its stability and reactivity profile are key factors in its utility in research and development.