Description

Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly reactive copper(I) salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, valued for its role as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate a wide range of organic transformations, particularly in cross-coupling and cyclization reactions, under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require efficient and selective catalytic systems for complex synthesis.

Application

• Catalysis in Organic Synthesis: A key catalyst for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Sonogashira, Ullmann-type), cycloadditions, and conjugate additions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a catalyst in polymerization reactions and for the surface modification of materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand & Complex Formation: Serves as a precursor for generating other copper complexes and organometallic reagents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	51913-38-3
Molecular Formula	C Cu F3 O3 S
Molecular Weight	244.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) Triflate; Cuprous Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Copper(I) Salt; Copper Triflate(I); CuOTf; (Trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)copper; Copper(1+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for high-purity reagents. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	25.5 - 26.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %

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