Description

Dimethylformamidium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a specialized ionic liquid and a powerful methylating agent used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a highly reactive reagent, enabling critical methylation and formylation reactions under mild conditions. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds. Its unique properties facilitate efficient synthesis pathways that are difficult to achieve with conventional reagents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed as a key methylating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring selective methylation steps.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in the development of ionic liquids, polymers, and specialty materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates methylation, formylation, and other electrophilic substitution reactions in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale organic chemistry.
• Process Chemistry Optimization: Valued for reactions requiring a non-nucleophilic, highly soluble counterion to improve yield and selectivity in challenging transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylformamidium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	705301-17-3
Molecular Formula	C5H10F3NO4S
Molecular Weight	237.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylformamidinium Triflate; N,N-Dimethylformamidinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; DMF-Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Dimethylformamidinium Salt; (Dimethylamino)methylene)dimethylammonium Triflate; 705301-17-3; DMFT
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Quality Control

Our Dimethylformamidium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled 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	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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