Description

Magnesium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly reactive magnesium salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid. This compound serves as a powerful and selective Lewis acid catalyst, prized for its stability and efficiency in promoting a wide range of organic transformations. It is an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for demanding synthesis processes like Friedel-Crafts acylations, Diels-Alder reactions, and other catalytic applications.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Employed in key organic synthesis reactions including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, Diels-Alder cycloadditions, and Mukaiyama aldol reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where high selectivity and mild conditions are required.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates the polymerization of specific monomers in the production of advanced polymeric materials.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Applied in the synthesis of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: A key reagent for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Electrolyte Additive Research: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and electrochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	60871-83-2
Molecular Formula	C2F6MgO6S2 or Mg(CF3SO3)2
Molecular Weight	322.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Triflate; Magnesium Trifluoromethanesulphonate; Magnesium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Magnesium Salt; Mg(OTf)2; Magnesium Trifluoromethylsulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Magnesium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material 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 to structure
Assay (Mg(OTf)2)	≥ 98.0%
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.