Description

Ammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is the ammonium salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, a key reagent and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its strong acidity, thermal stability, and utility as a source of the non-coordinating triflate anion. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring a robust, soluble acid catalyst or a precursor for other triflate salts.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a highly efficient and recyclable Brønsted acid catalyst for various reactions, including esterifications, condensations, and rearrangements.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in the formulation of electrolytes for lithium-ion and other advanced battery systems to enhance conductivity and stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block and catalyst in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorination and protection/deprotection steps.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed as a co-catalyst or initiator in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Precursor for Metal Triflates: Used as a starting material for preparing other metal trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) salts, which are valuable Lewis acid catalysts.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	38542-94-8
Molecular Formula	CH6F3NO3S
Molecular Weight	181.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Triflate; Ammonium Trifluoromethanesulphonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Perfluoroalkylsulfonate; Ammonium Trifluoromethylsulfonate; CF3SO3NH4; Ammonium Trifluoroacetate Sulfonate (obsolete)
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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