Description

Lithium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly soluble lithium salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, widely recognized for its utility as a non-coordinating anion source. This compound matters for its exceptional stability and conductivity, making it a superior electrolyte component and catalyst in demanding chemical processes. It is needed by industries focused on advanced battery technology, organic synthesis, and specialty polymer production, where high-performance ionic materials are critical.

Application

• Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Enhances ionic conductivity and thermal stability in high-voltage battery formulations.
• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a highly effective Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation, acylation, and other electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
• Reagent for Trifluoromethanesulfonate (Triflate) Ester Formation: Used in the preparation of alkyl and aryl triflates, which are excellent leaving groups in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille).
• Component in Polymer Electrolytes: Employed in solid polymer electrolytes for solid-state batteries and other electrochemical devices.
• Supporting Electrolyte in Electrochemistry: Used in non-aqueous electrochemical studies due to its wide electrochemical window and stability.
• Precursor for Other Triflate Salts: Serves as a starting material for metathesis reactions to produce other metal triflates.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lithium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	33454-82-9
Molecular Formula	CF3LiO3S
Molecular Weight	156.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Triflate; Lithium Trifluoromethanesulphonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Lithium Salt; LiOTf; CF3SO3Li; Lithium 1,1,1-Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Lithium Perfluoroalkylsulfonate
EINECS	251-511-5

Quality Control

Our Lithium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity specifications for critical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions, such as in a glovebox or dry atmosphere, to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm

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