Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate, 97%

Description

CAS: 333-27-7 | C2H3F3O3S | 164.10 g/mol

Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is used as a powerful methylating reagent in chemistry. Further, it is used in the conversion of amines to methyl ammonium triflates. In addition, it is also used in Suzuki reaction.

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Applications
Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is used as a powerful methylating reagent in chemistry. Further, it is used in the conversion of amines to methyl ammonium triflates. In addition, it is also used in Suzuki reaction.

Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids and strong reducing agents. Hydrolyzes with water.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 333-27-7
• Molecular Formula: C2H3F3O3S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.10
• MDL Number: MFCD00000409
• InChI Key: OIRDBPQYVWXNSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl triflate, methyl trifluoromethanesulphonate, methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, methyl ester, triflate ester, methyl trifluoromethane sulfonate, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid methyl ester, unii-7b25z22epv, ccris 1158, methyltrifluoromethanesulfonate, methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, methyl ester
• PubChem CID: 9526
• IUPAC Name: methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
• SMILES: COS(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F

• Density: 1.5
• Boiling Point: 99°C
• Flash Point: 38°C (100°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.326
• Linear Formula: CF₃SO₃CH₃
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2920
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Formula Weight: 164.1
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302+H312+H332-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H226 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	206-371-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only