Description

2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity, specialized organofluorine building block and reagent. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of carbon-heteroatom bonds. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality reagents for complex chemical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for constructing complex aromatic ethers and sulfonate esters.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require the introduction of trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the creation of monomers and polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties for specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an excellent leaving group in nucleophilic substitution and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille, Negishi).
• Fluorine Chemistry: A critical building block for introducing fluorine-containing motifs into target molecules, leveraging the reactivity of the triflate group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	60319-07-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O5S
Molecular Weight	286.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Triflate; 2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Trifluoromethanesulphonate; (2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid 2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Ester; 2,6-Dimethoxybenzene Triflate; 2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Trifluoromethylsulfonate; 60319-07-5; 2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl ester of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for all commercial and R&D quantities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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