Description

Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Benzene Complex (2:1) is a highly reactive and versatile copper(I) catalyst complex, where the copper center is stabilized by trifluoromethanesulfonate anions and benzene ligands. This compound is valued for its exceptional catalytic efficiency in facilitating challenging organic transformations, particularly cross-coupling and cyclization reactions. It is an essential reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalyst for Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent in C-N, C-O, and C-S bond-forming reactions, such as the Ullmann-type couplings, for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the development and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for creating biaryl and heteroaryl structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require efficient copper-catalyzed steps.
• Polymer and Material Science: Facilitates polymerization reactions and the synthesis of functional monomers for specialty polymers and conductive materials.
• Ligand-Free Catalysis: Offers advantages as a pre-formed, stable copper(I) source that often performs without the need for additional, expensive ligands.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A staple in research laboratories for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Benzene Complex (2:1)
CAS No.	37234-97-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6CuF3O3S • 0.5C6H6
Molecular Weight	327.74 g/mol (for the complex unit)
Synonyms	Copper(I) Triflate Benzene Complex; CuOTf•0.5C6H6; Copper(1+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Compound with Benzene (2:1); Cuprous Trifluoromethanesulfonate Benzene Adduct; [(C6H6)2Cu][OSO2CF3]; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Copper(I) Salt Benzene Complex
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Quality Control

Our Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Benzene Complex is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of deleterious impurities like copper(II) species. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, physical properties, and spectroscopic data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) after opening to prevent decomposition and maintain catalytic efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu Content)	≥ 19.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, THF, Acetonitrile)

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