Description

Catechol Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonate) is a high-value, reactive chemical intermediate, specifically a protected catechol derivative. Its core value proposition lies in its role as a versatile triflate ester, enabling efficient and selective functionalization in complex organic syntheses. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require a reliable building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly those involving phenolic coupling or cross-coupling reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing complex phenolic or catechol-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the catechol moiety is a critical pharmacophore.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic electronic materials that incorporate thermally and chemically stable aromatic units.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) due to the excellent leaving group ability of the triflate group, enabling the introduction of various functional groups.
• Research and Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and the exploration of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Catechol Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonate)
CAS No.	17763-91-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4F6O6S2
Molecular Weight	374.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)benzene; Catechol Ditriflate; Pyrocatechol Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene Ditriflate; Benzene-1,2-diyl bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Catechol Triflate; O,O'-Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)catechol
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Quality Control

Our Catechol Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonate) is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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