Description

Diphenylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity, non-nucleophilic Brønsted acid catalyst and reagent. This compound is valued for its strong acidity and stability, making it an effective catalyst in demanding organic synthesis reactions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications requiring precise acid catalysis.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a potent, non-nucleophilic acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and other electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacture: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where controlled acidity is critical.
• Polymerization Initiator/Catalyst: Employed in cationic polymerization processes for the production of specialized polymers and resins.
• Esterification and Transesterification Reactions: Facilitates the formation of ester bonds under mild conditions, useful in fragrance and specialty chemical production.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production pathways for certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	164411-06-7
Molecular Formula	C13H12F3NO3S
Molecular Weight	319.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylammonium Triflate; N,N-Diphenylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Diphenylamide Salt; Diphenylamine Triflate Salt; Diphenylammonium Trifluoromethanesulphonate; DPA•TfOH; DPAOTf
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Quality Control

Our Diphenylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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