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Iron(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, tech. 90%
Description
Iron(III) triflate is used as an efficient catalyst in the synthesis of 2,3-unsaturated-O-glycosides from 2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-D-glucal. It is also involved in the synthesis of a variety of beta-enamino ketones and esters.
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Iron(III) triflate is used as an efficient catalyst in the synthesis of 2,3-unsaturated-O-glycosides from 2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-D-glucal. It is also involved in the synthesis of a variety of beta-enamino ketones and esters.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and acetonitrile.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 183°C |
Flash Point | 110°C (230°F) |
Linear Formula | Fe(OSO2CF3)3 |
Quantity | 1 g |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol and acetonitrile. |
Formula Weight | 503.04 |
Percent Purity | 90% |
Grade | Technical |
Chemical Name or Material | Iron(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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