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Pyridinium trifluoromethanesulfonate, 97%
Description
Pyridinium trifluoromethanesulfonate, esters are used as a catalyst for the reactions of: condensation of alcohols and carboxylic acids, reaction of aromatic compounds with sulfonyl chlorides, cracking of alkanes, alkylation of alkenes, isomerisation of alkanes and trans-alkylation of aromatics, trans-bromination and other Friedel-Crafts reactions.
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Pyridinium trifluoromethanesulfonate, esters are used as a catalyst for the reactions of: condensation of alcohols and carboxylic acids, reaction of aromatic compounds with sulfonyl chlorides, cracking of alkanes, alkylation of alkenes, isomerisation of alkanes and trans-alkylation of aromatics, trans-bromination and other Friedel-Crafts reactions.
Solubility
It is miscible with water, soluble in polar solvents.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 221°C to 223°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
Solubility Information | It is miscible with water,soluble in polar solvents. |
Formula Weight | 229.17 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Physical Form | Solid |
Chemical Name or Material | Pyridinium trifluoromethanesulfonate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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