Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid / Triflic acid (TfOH)/TFMSA, CAS 1493-13-6
Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid (TfOH / Triflic acid)
CAS No.: 1493-13-6
EC No.: 216-087-5
MDL No.: MFCD00007514
Molecular Formula: CF3SO3H
Molecular Weight: 150.08
UN No.: UN3265,
Hazard Class 8, Packing Group II
| Item | Specification | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to slightly yellow, clear fuming hygroscopic liquid | Colorless clear liquid |
| Assay (Purity) | ≥99.0% | 99.2% |
| Water Content | ≤0.02% (200 ppm) | 0.015% |
| Sulfate (\(SO_4^{2-}\)) | ≤50 ppm | 30 ppm |
| Fluoride (\(F^-\)) | ≤20 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Density (25℃) | 1.694 ~ 1.698 g/mL | 1.696 g/mL |
| Refractive Index n₂₀/D | 1.326 ~ 1.328 | 1.327 |
| Melting Point | −40 ℃ | −40 ℃ |
| Boiling Point (760 mmHg) | 162 ℃ | 162 ℃ |
Physical & General Information
- Solubility: Miscible with water; soluble in polar organic solvents (acetonitrile, DMSO, DMF)
- pKa: ~ −14.7, super strong organic acid
- Storage: Sealed, cool & dry place (<30℃), keep away from moisture, alkalis and oxidants
- Package: PTFE lined glass bottle / PFA drum
Applications
Used as superacid catalyst in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, cationic polymerization, preparation of triflate salts, electronic & electroplating fine chemicals.
Hazard Remarks
Corrosive liquid; causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fume irritates respiratory tract. Handle in fume hood with acid-resistant PPE.
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