Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid

CAS: 1493-13-6

Ref. 3D-FT10593

Product Information

• Name: Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid
• Synonyms: Triflic acid, 1,1,1-Trifluoro-1-methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, Acide trifluoromethanesulfonique, Acido Trifluorometanosulfonico, Fluorad FC 24, Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, Methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, Perfluoromethanesulfonic acid, Triflate, Trifluormethansulfonsaeure, Trifluoromethane Sulfonic Acid(Trific Acid), Trifluoromethane sulfonic acid, Trifluoromethanesulphonic acid, Trifluoromethylsulfonic acid, Trifluromethanesulfonic Acid, Trimsylate
• CAS: 1493-13-6

Description

Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid is a strong oxidizing agent that is used as a catalyst for the synthesis of organic compounds. It is an excellent solvent for many types of reactions and has been shown to be an effective catalyst for the synthesis of triflate, which can be used in cationic polymerization. Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid also has potential applications in carbohydrate chemistry and asymmetric synthesis, due to its ability to reduce carboxylic acids and nitriles. Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid can be synthesized by reacting potassium hexafluorophosphate with amines or nitrogen atoms under activated conditions.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.08 g/mol
• Formula: CHF₃O₃S
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid