Description

Mercuric Trifluoroacetate is an organomercury compound where mercury is coordinated with trifluoroacetate ligands. This specialized reagent is valued for its role as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and a source of electrophilic mercury in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for demanding transformations.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylations, alkylations, and other electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
• Electrophilic Mercuration Agent: Used for the selective introduction of mercury into organic molecules, a key step in subsequent functional group transformations.
• Reagent for Trifluoroacetoxylation: Serves as a source of the trifluoroacetoxy group in the synthesis of complex esters and other intermediates.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and the synthesis of novel chemical entities.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of high-value, performance chemicals where precise mercury incorporation is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	13257-51-7
Molecular Formula	C4F6HgO4 or Hg(CF3COO)2
Molecular Weight	426.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury(II) trifluoroacetate; Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)mercury; Mercury bis(trifluoroacetate); Trifluoroacetic acid, mercury(2+) salt; Mercuric trifluoroacetate; Hg(TFA)2
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Quality Control

Our Mercuric Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg Content)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.