Description

Mercury(II) Trifluoroacetate, 98+% is a high-purity organomercury salt primarily used as a versatile reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and a source of mercury in specialized organic transformations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, materials science, and fine chemical sectors who require precise and reliable synthetic intermediates.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst for various reactions, including electrophilic aromatic substitutions and cyclizations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials and precursors for thin-film deposition.
• Fluorination Reagent: Serves as a source of trifluoroacetate groups in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in specific analytical methodologies and calibration processes.
• Laboratory Research: A key reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organometallic and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury(II) Trifluoroacetate, 98+%
CAS No.	75513-04-1
Molecular Formula	C4F6HgO4 or Hg(CF3COO)2
Molecular Weight	426.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercuric Trifluoroacetate; Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)mercury; Mercury Bis(trifluoroacetate); Trifluoroacetic Acid Mercury(II) Salt; Mercury Difluoride Acetate (related); Hg(TFA)2; TFA Mercury Salt
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Quality Control

Our Mercury(II) Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the stated specification of 98+% purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg Content)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
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.