Thionyl Tetrafluoride CAS 13709-54-1

What Thionyl Tetrafluoride Is

Thionyl Tetrafluoride is the sulfur(VI) oxyfluoride SOF4, or sulfur tetrafluoride oxide. A colorless gas, it ships compressed in cylinders. It carries one oxo group and four fluorines on sulfur, and moisture hydrolyzes it, so dry handling matters. A connective gas for sulfur fluoride exchange, it builds sulfur oxygen and sulfur nitrogen linkages and introduces fluorine. UATChem supplies it in cylinders, with lot data on the COA and TDS.

SuFEx Chemistry, Fluorination and Synthesis Uses

• SuFEx click chemistry. As a connective gas it joins amines and alcohols through sulfur oxygen and sulfur nitrogen bonds to form sulfonimidoyl fluorides, sulfoximines, sulfonimidamides and sulfonimidates.
• Fluorination. It acts as a fluorinating gas that introduces fluorine to target structures.
• Sulfur(VI) intermediates. It supports pentafluorooxosulfate anions and other sulfur(VI) structures used in specialty and pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Research and specialty gas. Laboratories and research teams use it as a specialty gas for sulfur fluoride exchange work.

Typical Specifications

Identity and lot data are reported on the COA and TDS, while gas handling is covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• The gas ships in aluminum or steel cylinders, secured on pallets or in wooden cases for export, matching the photos. Keep cylinders upright, cool and dry, away from water.
• Every lot comes with a COA, TDS and SDS covering identity and lot data.
• Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, cylinder size and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is thionyl tetrafluoride used for?

A: It serves SuFEx chemistry to form sulfonimidoyl fluorides and sulfoximines, and is a fluorinating gas for sulfur synthesis.

Q: How is thionyl tetrafluoride supplied?

A: UATChem supplies SOF4 in aluminum or steel cylinders, packed on pallets or in wooden cases for export, with COA, TDS and SDS.

Q: Is thionyl tetrafluoride the same as SOF2 or SF4?

A: No, SOF4 is sulfur tetrafluoride oxide with four fluorines and one oxygen, not thionyl fluoride SOF2 or sulfur tetrafluoride.

Q: How should thionyl tetrafluoride be handled?

A: The gas reacts with water and stays dry in secured cylinders, and every lot has a COA, TDS and SDS for safe handling.