Description

Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly reactive silver salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, widely recognized for its exceptional catalytic properties and utility as a potent Lewis acid. Its primary value lies in facilitating challenging organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and selective reaction pathways.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful and versatile Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its mild conditions and high selectivity are advantageous.
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed as a co-catalyst or initiator in the polymerization of olefins and other monomers to produce specialized polymers.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and electrochemical applications due to its unique ionic properties.
• Reagent in Fluorination Chemistry: Serves as a source of the triflate anion, a superb leaving group, in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the deposition of silver films and the creation of novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	2923-28-6
Molecular Formula	CF3SO3Ag
Molecular Weight	256.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Silver(I) Salt; AgOTf; Silver(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Silver Trifluoromethanesulphonate; AgSO3CF3; Triflic Acid Silver Salt
EINECS	220-882-6

Quality Control

Our Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profile analysis, to ensure it meets stringent purity specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed-upon specifications.

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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (AgOTf)	≥ 98.0 %
Silver (Ag) Content	41.5 - 42.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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