Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Methyl Ester

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Cas number

333-27-7
Chemical s molecular weight

164.1
Chemical s main applications

Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Methyl Ester is a useful methylation reagent for the conversion of amines to methyl ammonium triflates. It is shown to be the most effective monomethylating agent in reactions with potassium enolates.
Chemical s category

Sulfur & Selenium Compounds
Other name

1,1,1-Trifluoro-methanesulfonic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl triflate; Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate; NSC 270679;
Chemical s formula

C2H3F3O3S
Physical properties

Clear Colourless to Pale Yellow Oil
Melting temperature

N/A
Boiling temperature

No Data Available
Chemical s soluble in

Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
Stability conditions

Moisture Sensitive
Storage

Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
Chemical s specifications
Description

A methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms — CH3. In formulas, the group is often abbreviated Me. Such hydrocarbon groups occur in many organic compounds. It is a very stable group in most molecules. While the methyl group is usually part of a larger molecule, it can be found on its own in any of three forms anion, cation or radical. The anion has eight valence electrons, the radical seven and the cation six. All three forms are highly reactive and rarely observed,