Bismuth(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate
ALDRICH/633305
Synonym: Bi(OTf)3; Bismuth tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Bismuth(III) triflate
CAS Number: 88189-03-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3BiF9O9S3
Molecular Weight: 656.19
MDL Number: MFCD02093669
Linear Formula: Bi(OSO2CF3)3
Product Type: Chemical
| InChI | 1S/3CHF3O3S.Bi/c3*2-1(3,4 |
| InChI key | NYENCOMLZDQKNH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | core: bismuth |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | [Bi+3].[O-]S(=O)(=O)C(F)( |
| Application: | Bismuth(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate may be used as a catalyst in the following processes: • deprotection of acetals • cleavage of 2-tert-butoxy derivatives of thiophenes and furans • allylation of acetals to form homoallyl ethers It may also be used as a substitute to corrosive triflic acid in Friedel-Crafts (FC) acylation and sulfonylation of arenes. |
| Application: | Catalyzes direct substitution of allylic, propargylic, and benzylic alcohols with sulfonamides, carbamates, and carboxamides. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | Bismuth(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate is an eco-friendly Lewis acid that can be prepared by reacting triflic acid with bismuth(III) trifluoroacetate. |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12161600 |