Description

Copper(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly reactive copper(II) salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, widely recognized for its role as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst. This compound matters for its exceptional efficiency in facilitating a broad spectrum of organic transformations, offering advantages in yield and selectivity. It is a critical reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity catalysts for complex synthesis.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: Employed as a highly effective catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of key intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as a catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers for the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates esterifications, etherifications, and other functional group transformations under mild conditions.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and battery research due to its copper ion source and anion properties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of copper-containing complexes and materials for catalytic and electronic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	34946-82-2
Molecular Formula	C2CuF6O6S2
Molecular Weight	361.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(II) Triflate; Copper Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Copper Triflate; Cupric Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Copper(II) Salt; Copper(2+) Triflate; Cu(OTf)2
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Quality Control

Our Copper(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial catalysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu Content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm

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