Description

Tritylium Triflate is a highly reactive and versatile organometallic reagent, specifically a trityl cation source stabilized by a trifluoromethanesulfonate anion. This compound is valued for its exceptional ability to act as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and a robust protecting group reagent in complex synthetic sequences. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group manipulation under mild conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst and reagent for constructing complex molecular scaffolds in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a chiral Lewis acid catalyst precursor in enantioselective synthesis for producing optically pure compounds.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in cationic polymerization processes for the production of specialized polymers and resins.
• Organic Electrosynthesis: Serves as a redox mediator or supporting electrolyte in electrochemical reaction setups.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Effective for the temporary protection of hydroxyl and other functional groups during multi-step syntheses.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and novel carbon-based structures.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental tool for methodological development and exploration of new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tritylium Triflate
CAS No.	64821-69-8
Molecular Formula	C20H15F3O3S
Molecular Weight	392.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenylmethyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trityl Triflate; Trityl Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Tritylium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Triphenylcarbenium Triflate; Ph3C+ CF3SO3-; TritylOTf; (Triphenylmethyl) Triflate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Tritylium Triflate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with in-house specifications tailored for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline 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.