Description

Cobalt(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile organometallic catalyst and reagent, also known as cobalt(II) triflate. This compound is valued for its strong Lewis acidity and stability, making it a powerful catalyst in a variety of organic transformations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries seeking efficient and selective synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Employed as a highly effective Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and Diels-Alder reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled polymerization of olefins and other monomers to produce specialized polymers and co-polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates key bond-forming steps in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a catalyst in C-C and C-X (where X = heteroatom) bond formation reactions critical for building molecular frameworks.
• Electrochemical Applications: Investigated for use in electrocatalysis and energy storage devices due to cobalt's redox activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for depositing cobalt-containing thin films or creating novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	58164-61-7
Molecular Formula	C2CoF6O6S2
Molecular Weight	359.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Cobalt Triflate; Cobalt(2+) Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Cobalt(2+) Salt; Cobalt(II) Trifluoromethanesulphonate; Co(OTf)2; Co(CF3SO3)2
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Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for catalytic and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 maintain stability and prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cobalt Content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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