Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
SIAL/18503 - for GC derivatization, LiChropur™, 98.0%
Synonym: Methyl triflate
CAS Number: 333-27-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H3F3O3S
Molecular Weight: 164.10
EC Number: 206-371-7
MDL Number: MFCD00000409
Linear Formula: CF3SO2OCH3
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
98.0% | |
bp | 94-99 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.45 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form | liquid |
grade | for GC derivatization |
InChI | 1S/C2H3F3O3S/c1-8-9(6,7)2 |
InChI key | OIRDBPQYVWXNSJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
quality | LiChropur™ |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
reaction suitability | reagent type: derivatization reagent reaction type: Acylations |
refractive index | n |
n |
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SMILES string | COS(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
Application: | Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate was used in the synthesis of 2-Benzyloxy-1-methylpyrid |
General description: | Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (Methyl triflate) is a strong methylating agent. It is also a powerful alkylating agent and a strong irritant. |
General description: | Shown to be the most effective monomethylating agent in reactions with potassium enolates. Useful methylation reagent for the conversion of amines to methyl ammonium triflates. |
Legal Information: | LiChropur is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H226 - H301 + H311 - H314 - H330 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | C |
Risk Statements | 10-34 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45 |
RIDADR | UN 2920 3(8) / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 100.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 38 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.0% (GC); 98.0% |
bp | 94-99 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.45 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116105 |