Description

Iron(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile organometallic salt and a powerful Lewis acid catalyst. This compound is valued for its high solubility in organic solvents and its efficacy in facilitating a range of critical organic transformations. It is an essential reagent for research and development chemists, as well as process engineers, working in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical production.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: Employed as a highly effective catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, Diels-Alder cycloadditions, and various other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled cationic polymerization of olefins and vinyl ethers for producing specialized polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor or reagent in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and electrochemical applications due to its ionic properties.
• Material Science: Utilized in the deposition of thin films and the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	59163-91-6
Molecular Formula	C2F6FeO6S2
Molecular Weight	361.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrous Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Ferrous Triflate; Iron(II) Triflate; Iron Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Iron Difluoromethanesulfonate; Fe(OTf)2; Fe(CF3SO3)2
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Quality Control

Our Iron(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including results for assay, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Iron Content	14.0 - 16.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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