Description

Guanidinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity, non-nucleophilic guanidinium salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid. This compound is valued for its strong basicity and excellent solubility in polar organic solvents, making it a versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring a mild, non-coordinating base.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a mild, non-nucleophilic base for deprotonation and condensation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor or additive in the preparation of organometallic catalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization reactions for specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Applied in the research and development of ionic liquids and other advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanidinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	153756-25-3
Molecular Formula	C2H6F3N3O3S
Molecular Weight	209.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Guanidine Triflate; Guanidinium Triflate; Guanidine Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Guanidinium Salt of Triflic Acid; Guanidine, Trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-Carbamimidamidonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Guanidine, Triflate Salt; Guanidinium Trifluoromethanesulphonate
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Quality Control

Our Guanidinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. Use appropriate handling procedures to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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