Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
27607-77-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Trimethylsilyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate (TMSOTf), CAS 765-40-6, is a potent silylating agent and Lewis acid catalyst widely used in organic synthesis. Its core function involves activating carbonyl groups or facilitating ether cleavage under mild conditions.
Strictly store under anhydrous inert atmosphere due to extreme moisture sensitivity. Use appropriate PPE to prevent severe skin burns; not approved for direct clinical application as a drug substance.