Description

Thallium (I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile and highly reactive organothallium reagent, also known as thallium triflate. This compound serves as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst and a key precursor for introducing thallium into complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for specialized organic synthesis, including Friedel-Crafts alkylations and the synthesis of complex heterocycles. Its unique reactivity profile makes it valuable for constructing challenging carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds under mild conditions.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: Employed as a potent catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions, acylations, and other Lewis acid-mediated transformations in fine chemical synthesis.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a crucial precursor for generating other organothallium compounds and for transmetalation reactions in cross-coupling methodologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Used in the research and development stages for synthesizing complex, high-value active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Materials Science Research: Applied in the development of specialized electronic materials and precursors for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.
• Organic Methodology Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic routes and catalytic cycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thallium (I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	73491-36-8
Molecular Formula	CF3O3STl
Molecular Weight	403.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Thallium Triflate; Thallium(1+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Thallous Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Thallium(I) Salt; Thallium(I) Triflate; TfOTl; TlOTf
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Quality Control

Our Thallium (I) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant chemical safety and quality guidelines to ensure reliable performance in your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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