Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
3582-05-6
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Trifluoromethyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a potent trifluoromethylating reagent used in organic synthesis. It features the molecular formula CF4O3S and CAS No. 2657-90-1. The core process involves generating reactive CF3+ species from this sulfonyl ester for efficient nucleophilic substitution.
Strictly store under inert atmosphere at low temperatures. Avoid contact with moisture as it decomposes violently. Personnel must wear full PPE including respiratory protection due to high toxicity and corrosivity.