Tetraethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate

• CAT Number: I041472
• CAS Number: 35895-69-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H20F3NO3S
• Molecular Weight: 279.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: tetraethylazanium;trifluoromethanesulfonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H20N.CHF3O3S/c1-5-9(6-2,7-3)8-4;2-1(3,4)8(5,6)7/h5-8H2,1-4H3;(H,5,6,7)/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: PUZYNDBTWXJXKN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CC[N+](CC)(CC)CC.C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-]

Tetraethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate (Cat No.:I041472) is a chemical compound used as a versatile ion source in various research applications. It serves as a strong electrolyte in electrochemical studies and can facilitate ion transport in both organic and aqueous solvents. TEA-TfO is widely utilized in synthetic chemistry, particularly in the preparation of ionic liquids and conducting polymers. Due to its high ionic conductivity and thermal stability, it has potential uses in energy storage devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors. Its trifluoromethanesulfonate (TfO) anion is known for its weakly coordinating properties, which enhance reactivity in certain reactions.