Description

Aluminum Trifluoromethanesulfonate CAS NO 74974-61-1 is a highly versatile and powerful Lewis acid catalyst. It is valued for its exceptional catalytic activity and stability in a wide range of organic transformations, often serving as a superior alternative to traditional aluminum halides. This compound is essential for research and industrial chemists seeking efficient, selective, and often milder reaction conditions. Key industries that utilize this catalyst include pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, polymer synthesis, and advanced materials development.

Application

• Friedel-Crafts Acylation and Alkylation: A highly effective catalyst for introducing acyl and alkyl groups onto aromatic rings, crucial for intermediate synthesis.
• Esterification and Transesterification Reactions: Facilitates the formation and rearrangement of ester bonds under mild conditions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the cationic polymerization of olefins and other monomers to produce specialized polymers and resins.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Enables the selective protection and deprotection of functional groups in complex multi-step syntheses, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Diels-Alder and Cycloaddition Reactions: Acts as a Lewis acid to accelerate and improve the regioselectivity of cycloaddition processes.
• Green Chemistry & Solvent-Free Reactions: Often employed in environmentally benign processes due to its reusability and efficiency in catalytic amounts.
• Synthesis of Fluorinated Compounds: Leverages the triflate anion for introducing or manipulating fluorine-containing molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	74974-61-1
Molecular Formula	Al(CF3SO3)3 or C3AlF9O9S3
Molecular Weight	492.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Triflate; Aluminium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Aluminium Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Aluminum Salt; Aluminum(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Aluminum Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Al(OTf)3
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Quality Control

Our Aluminum Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent catalytic performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Al3+ 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.