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Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate, 99%
Description
Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is used to prepare powerful Lewis acid, difluoroboron triflate etherate in acetonitrile solvent. It is also used as a reagent in a Dieckmann-like cyclization of ester-imides and diesters. Further, it is used in the conversion of carbonyl compounds to their enol ethers. It is also employed for chemical glycosylation reactions. Its reactivity is similar to trimethylsilyl chloride and is also involved in organic synthesis.
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Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is used to prepare powerful Lewis acid, difluoroboron triflate etherate in acetonitrile solvent. It is also used as a reagent in a Dieckmann-like cyclization of ester-imides and diesters. Further, it is used in the conversion of carbonyl compounds to their enol ethers. It is also employed for chemical glycosylation reactions. Its reactivity is similar to trimethylsilyl chloride and is also involved in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Miscible with aliphatic, aromatic hydrocarbons, haloalkanes and ethers. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Moisture and air sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.225 |
Boiling Point | 39°C to 40°C (12 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 25°C (77°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.36 |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3SiSO3CF3 |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN2924 |
Beilstein | 1868911 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,9719 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H226 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 248-565-4 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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