Description

Tributyltin Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a highly reactive organotin compound that serves as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst. Its primary commercial value lies in its exceptional efficiency for promoting specific organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of complex molecules. This catalyst is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to optimize reaction yields and selectivity.

Application

• Catalyst for Organic Synthesis: Widely used as a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in the controlled cationic polymerization of vinyl ethers and other monomers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates key bond-forming steps in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of certain herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various metal-mediated coupling processes.
• Esterification and Transesterification: Promotes efficient ester formation under mild conditions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for methodological development in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tributyltin Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	68725-14-4
Molecular Formula	C15H33F3O3SSn
Molecular Weight	469.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Tributylstannyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Tributyltin Triflate; Stannane, tributyl-, 1,1,1-trifluoro-N-(oxido-κO)-N-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamidate; TBTO Triflate; Butyltin Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Tin(IV), tributyl-, trifluoromethanesulfonate; Tributyl(trifluoromethanesulfonato)tin; Catalyst S-24
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Quality Control

Our Tributyltin Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Tin (Sn) Content	24.0 - 26.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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