Description

Triphenyl(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)Phosphanium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a specialized organophosphonium salt that serves as a highly effective and versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a potent phase-transfer catalyst and a precursor for generating reactive ylide intermediates, enabling critical carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it facilitates the synthesis of complex, fluorinated target molecules with high efficiency and selectivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for the preparation of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocycles.
• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Used to accelerate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and fluorination processes.
• Wittig and Related Olefination Reactions: Serves as a precursor to stabilized ylides for the synthesis of alkenes, including those with fluorine substituents.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Advanced Material Development: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated monomers, liquid crystals, and polymers for specialty electronic and optical applications.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Can be utilized in chiral induction processes when paired with appropriate counterions or ligands for stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Triphenyl(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)Phosphanium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	135654-55-6
Molecular Formula	C21H18F6O3PS
Molecular Weight	504.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)triphenylphosphonium Triflate; Triphenyl(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phosphonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; (2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)triphenylphosphonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoroethyltriphenylphosphonium Triflate; Phosphonium, triphenyl(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-, trifluoromethanesulfonate; F-TEPP Triflate; Phenyl(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)triphenylphosphonium Triflate
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Quality Control

Our Triphenyl(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)Phosphanium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product integrity. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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