Description

Cerium(IV) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a highly reactive cerium(IV) salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, valued as a powerful and selective Lewis acid catalyst. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate challenging organic transformations under mild conditions, often with high yields and excellent selectivity. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking efficient catalytic solutions.

Application

• Oxidative Coupling Reactions: A key catalyst for the oxidative coupling of phenols and other electron-rich arenes.
• Friedel-Crafts Alkylation/Acylation: Effective Lewis acid for catalyzing alkylation and acylation of aromatic compounds, even with less reactive substrates.
• Selective Oxidation: Used in the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and in other selective oxidation processes.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as a cationic initiator for the polymerization of vinyl ethers and other monomers.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the cerium(IV) moiety or triflate group in complex molecule synthesis.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced ceramic precursors and catalytic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(IV) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	107792-63-2
Molecular Formula	C4CeF12O12S4
Molecular Weight	712.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(4+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Cerium Triflate; Cerium(IV) Triflate; Cerium Tetra(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Cerium(4+) Salt; Ceric Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Ce(OTf)4; Ce(CF3SO3)4
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Quality Control

Our Cerium(IV) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and moisture content. Our quality management system supports compliance with relevant standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ce(OTf)4)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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