Description

Ethyleneglycol Bistriflate is a versatile and highly reactive chemical intermediate, primarily used as a powerful bis-alkylating agent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) leaving group, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for nucleophilic substitution reactions and the synthesis of specialty polymers and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for creating ether and thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bifunctional alkylation steps.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, including polyethers and ion-conducting materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed for the functionalization of chelating ligands and the synthesis of organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science: Utilized in surface modification and the creation of advanced organic-inorganic hybrid materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for C-O and C-N bond formation via nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyleneglycol Bistriflate
CAS No.	18928-34-2
Molecular Formula	C4H6F6O6S2
Molecular Weight	336.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Ethanediol, 1,2-bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Ethylene Glycol Ditriflate; Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)ethane; Ethylene Bis(triflate); Glycol Ditriflate; 1,2-Bis(triflyloxy)ethane; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid, 1,2-Ethanediyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyleneglycol Bistriflate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

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 and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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