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Glycol sulfite

CAS 3741-38-6

Molecular structure of Glycol sulfite

CAS · 3741-38-6

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Product Overview

Glycol sulfite is a high-purity battery-materials supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

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Product Specifications

Purity (GC): 99.9% min
Water: 100 ppm max
Ethylene chlorohydrin: 500 ppm max
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Applications

1. Electrolyte Additive in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Glycol sulfite is used as an electrolyte additive to improve:

SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interphase) formation

Cycling stability

Electrochemical performance, particularly at low temperatures

Functions by reacting preferentially at the anode to form a stable, protective layer that reduces further solvent decomposition.

2. Solvent and Co-Solvent

It acts as a polar aprotic solvent with high dielectric constant, useful in:

Electrolyte formulations

Chemical reactions requiring good ion solvation

Industrial cleaning and degreasing operations

3. Intermediate in Organic Synthesis

Can serve as a reagent for introducing sulfite groups into molecules.

Used in research for sulfur-containing heterocycle synthesis and functionalization of alcohols or diols.

4. Reagent for Polymer Chemistry

Its cyclic structure and reactive sulfite group can be explored for modifying polymer backbones or introducing crosslinking points.

Investigated for use in functional polymers or battery-compatible materials.

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Benefits

Cyclic Stability: Five-membered ring structure offers relative thermal stability and controlled reactivity.

High Polarity: Enhances its solvent properties, particularly for ionic and polar organic species.

Reactivity with Nucleophiles: The sulfite ring can be opened by nucleophiles (e.g., amines, alcohols), offering routes to new functional materials.

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Conclusion

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