Description

Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly reactive chemical intermediate, particularly valued for its role as a triflate anion source. This compound is crucial for facilitating a wide range of organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions, alkylations, and polymerizations, due to its excellent leaving group properties. It is an essential reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds and optimize synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate and catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for creating complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides requiring fluorinated components.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as an initiator or co-catalyst in the production of specialty polymers, including fluoropolymers and high-performance resins.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a powerful leaving group in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Stille) and other metal-mediated transformations.
• Electrolyte Additives: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to enhance stability and performance.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	133710-62-0
Molecular Formula	CF3SO3-
Molecular Weight	149.07 g/mol (anion)
Synonyms	Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid anion; Perfluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethylsulfonate; CF3SO3-; Triflic acid anion; Trifluoromethanesulphonate; TfO-
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR confirmation, and ion chromatography for anion content and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available with each shipment and upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place (recommended 15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Anion Content (IC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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