Description

Zinc Bis(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Imide is a high-purity, specialty zinc salt of the bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor and catalyst in advanced electrochemical and synthetic applications. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of lithium-ion battery electrolytes, ionic liquid synthesis, and specialty polymer chemistry.

Application

• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes: Used as an additive or zinc salt component to enhance ionic conductivity and thermal stability in advanced battery formulations.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor or catalyst in the production of tailored ionic liquids for specialized solvents and electrolytes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization reactions, particularly for fluorinated polymers and high-performance materials.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as a source of zinc ions in non-aqueous electroplating baths for depositing zinc or zinc alloy coatings.
• Organic Synthesis: Functions as a Lewis acid catalyst in various fluorination and other organic transformation reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized as a standard or reagent in research focused on electrochemistry, catalysis, and new material development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Bis(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Imide
CAS No.	168106-25-0
Molecular Formula	C4F12N2O8S4Zn
Molecular Weight	657.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide; Zinc(II) bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide; Zinc triflimide; Zn(TFSI)2; Zn(NTf2)2; Zinc 1,1,1-trifluoro-N-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]methanesulfonamide; Zinc bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]azanide
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Quality Control

Our Zinc Bis(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Imide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each batch is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zn(TFSI)2)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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