Description

Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Benzene Complex is a highly reactive organocopper reagent, valued for its utility as a mild and selective catalyst and precursor in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate key carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions under relatively mild conditions. This complex is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Catalyst in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed as a copper(I) source in Ullmann-type couplings for the synthesis of aryl ethers, aryl amines, and related compounds.
• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Used to promote various organic transformations, including cycloadditions, conjugate additions, and rearrangements.
• Precursor for Other Copper Complexes: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of more specialized copper-based catalysts and reagents.
• Polymerization Initiator: Applied in the controlled polymerization of certain monomers for specialty polymer synthesis.
• Research & Development: A critical tool in academic and industrial labs for methodological development and the synthesis of novel chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Benzene Complex
CAS No.	42152-46-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5CuF3O3S • C6H6
Molecular Weight	371.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) triflate benzene complex; Copper(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate benzene adduct; (Benzene)copper(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate; CuOTf•C6H6; Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid copper(I) salt benzene complex
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Quality Control

Our Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Benzene Complex is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place (recommended 2-8°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CuOTf•C6H6)	≥ 97.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	16.5 - 17.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, acetonitrile)

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