Description

Calcium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly reactive metal triflate salt, valued for its strong Lewis acidity and stability in various chemical environments. This compound is a critical catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis, enabling efficient transformations under mild conditions. It is essential for industries focused on pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced material science, where high-purity, reliable catalysts are paramount for process development and manufacturing.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful and water-tolerant Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and Diels-Alder reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in forming carbon-heteroatom bonds and protecting group chemistry.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as an efficient catalyst for the ring-opening polymerization of lactones and other monomers to produce biodegradable polymers.
• Electrolyte Additive: Employed in advanced battery systems and electrochemical applications due to its ionic conductivity and stability.
• Reagent for Fluorination Chemistry: Utilized as a source of triflate anions in nucleophilic substitution and fluorination reactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Facilitates various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	55120-75-7
Molecular Formula	C2CaF6O6S2
Molecular Weight	350.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Triflate; Calcium Trifluoromethanesulphonate; Calcium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium Trifluoromethylsulfonate; Ca(OTf)2; Calcium Trifluorosulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Calcium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration, identification by IR spectroscopy, and quantification of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

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) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm

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