Description

Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid 2-Nitronaphthalen-1-Yl Ester is a specialized, high-purity chemical intermediate designed for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a potent trifluoromethanesulfonylation reagent, enabling the introduction of the versatile triflyl group into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the trifluoromethanesulfonyl (Tf) protecting group or as a precursor in cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitronaphthalene and triflate moieties impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to its excellent leaving group properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential precursor in the synthesis of complex nitro-aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid 2-Nitronaphthalen-1-Yl Ester
CAS No.	253270-06-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₆F₃NO₅S
Molecular Weight	321.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitronaphthalen-1-yl trifluoromethanesulfonate; 1-Nitro-2-naphthyl triflate; 2-Nitro-1-naphthyl triflate; Naphthalen-1-yl, 2-nitro-, 1-trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid 2-nitronaphth-1-yl ester; 1-Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-2-nitronaphthalene; 2-Nitronaphthalen-1-yl Triflate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid 2-Nitronaphthalen-1-Yl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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