Description

1-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)Cycloheptene is a specialized organofluorine building block and a highly reactive triflate ester. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile electrophile in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and the introduction of the cycloheptenyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key electrophile in Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille, Negishi) for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require the cycloheptene ring system.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers or liquid crystals containing cycloheptene units.
• Organic Methodology Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D to explore new catalytic cycles and reaction pathways involving triflate leaving groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)Cycloheptene
CAS No.	28075-51-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11F3O3S
Molecular Weight	244.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohept-1-en-1-yl trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-Cycloheptenyl triflate; Cyclohepten-1-yl triflate; 1-Triflyloxycycloheptene; 1-Cycloheptenyl trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid cyclohept-1-en-1-yl ester; 1-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)cycloheptene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)Cycloheptene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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