Description

n-Fluoro-3,5-Dichloropyridinium Triflate is a highly reactive electrophilic fluorinating agent, specifically an N-fluoropyridinium salt. This compound matters for its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into organic molecules under mild conditions, a critical transformation in modern synthetic chemistry. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for the development of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Electrophilic Fluorination: Key reagent for the direct fluorination of carbanions, enolates, and other nucleophilic species in complex molecule synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the late-stage functionalization of drug candidates to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced activity and environmental profile.
• Radiochemistry: Potential precursor in the synthesis of compounds for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents containing fluorine-18.
• Materials Science: Facilitating the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals, polymers, and electronic materials with unique properties.
• Methodology Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial research into new fluorination reactions and mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Fluoro-3,5-Dichloropyridinium Triflate
CAS No.	107264-06-2
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2F4NO3S
Molecular Weight	328.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-3,5-dichloropyridinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; 3,5-Dichloro-1-fluoropyridin-1-ium Triflate; N-Fluoro-3,5-dichloropyridinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; N-Fluoropyridinium Salt; Electrophilic Fluorinating Agent NFDCT; 3,5-Dichloro-N-fluoropyridinium Triflate; F-TEDA-BF4 Analog (Pyridine Series); 1-Fluoro-3,5-dichloro-1λ⁵-pyridin-1-ylium 1,1,1-trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our n-Fluoro-3,5-Dichloropyridinium Triflate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to maintain stability and reactivity. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.