Description

Tin(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile organotin salt widely recognized for its potent Lewis acidity and catalytic properties. This compound is a critical reagent in organic synthesis, enabling efficient carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation under mild conditions. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking high-performance catalysts and intermediates.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a highly effective Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and Diels-Alder reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled polymerization of lactones and other cyclic monomers to produce biodegradable polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in stereoselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of certain fungicides and pesticides.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Facilitates Stille-type cross-coupling reactions for constructing biaryl and conjugated systems.
• Material Science: Used in the surface modification of materials and the preparation of tin-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tin(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	62086-04-8
Molecular Formula	C F3 O3 S Sn
Molecular Weight	300.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Stannous Triflate; Tin Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Tin(2+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Tin Difluoromethanesulfonate (common misnomer); Stannous Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Sn(OTf)2; Tin(II) Triflate
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Quality Control

Our Tin(II) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and moisture content determination, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial catalysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Sn 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.