(2-Methylphenyl)(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodonium triflate

• CAT Number: L013255
• CAS Number: 210823-54-4
• Molecular Formula: C17H18F3IO3S
• Molecular Weight: 486.3
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (2-methylphenyl)-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodanium;trifluoromethanesulfonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H18I.CHF3O3S/c1-11-9-13(3)16(14(4)10-11)17-15-8-6-5-7-12(15)2;2-1(3,4)8(5,6)7/h5-10H,1-4H3;(H,5,6,7)/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: QFMYCPNBAGXLDL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1[I+]C2=C(C=C(C=C2C)C)C.C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-]

(2-Methylphenyl)(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodonium triflate is an organoiodine compound characterized by the presence of a triflate group attached to a central iodine atom, which is further bonded to two substituted phenyl rings. The 2-methyl and 2,4,6-trimethyl substitutions enhance its electronic properties, making it an effective electrophile in various organic reactions. This compound is valuable in synthetic chemistry, particularly for its ability to generate reactive intermediates in electrophilic aromatic substitution and coupling reactions, paving the way for diverse applications in materials and pharmaceutical research.