Description

2,2-Difluoroethyl Triethylammonium Triflate is a specialized quaternary ammonium salt that serves as a highly effective phase-transfer catalyst and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in facilitating challenging reactions, particularly fluorination and other transformations requiring a non-nucleophilic, stable counterion in non-polar media. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity, reliable catalysts for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Fluorination Reactions: Acts as a key reagent or catalyst in the introduction of fluorine atoms into organic molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical development.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in the formulation of advanced electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries to enhance conductivity and stability.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material or component in the synthesis of task-specific ionic liquids.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates specific cationic or coordination-insertion polymerization processes for specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Provides a source of the triflate anion or a stabilized cation in complex multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,2-Difluoroethyl Triethylammonium Triflate
CAS No.	887267-07-4
Molecular Formula	C9H19F5NO3S
Molecular Weight	307.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethyl(2,2-difluoroethyl)ammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; N,N,N-Triethyl-2,2-difluoroethanaminium Triflate; 2,2-Difluoroethyltriethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Triethyl(2,2-difluoroethyl)ammonium Triflate; Difluoroethyl Triethylammonium Triflate; (2,2-Difluoroethyl)triethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,2-Difluoroethyl Triethylammonium Triflate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for high-purity chemical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, is performed to verify identity, purity, and moisture content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when prolonged exposure to air is anticipated to prevent degradation.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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