Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid

• CAT Number: R027223
• CAS Number: 1493-13-6
• Molecular Formula: CF3SO3H
• Molecular Weight: 150.071
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,1,1-Trifluoro-1-methanesulfonic Acid; Fluorad FC 24; Perfluoromethanesulfonic Acid; Triflic Acid; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid; Trifluoromethylsulfonic Acid; TfOH
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: trifluoromethanesulfonic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/CHF3O3S/c2-1(3,4)8(5,6)7/h(H,5,6,7)
• InChIKey: ITMCEJHCFYSIIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)O

Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid(CAT: R027223) is a strong and highly reactive organic acid commonly used in organic synthesis and various chemical transformations. It is notable for its ability to serve as a superacid, surpassing the strength of traditional mineral acids like sulfuric acid. Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid finds applications in organic chemistry as a catalyst and acid reagent for a range of reactions, including esterification, acylation, and rearrangement reactions.