Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid
IUPAC: trifluoromethanesulfonic acid
| Formula / Notation | CHF3O3S |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1493-13-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.08 |
| Appearance | Colorless hygroscopic liquid; [Merck Index] |
| Also Known As | 1493-13-6; Triflic acid; Perfluoromethanesulfonic acid; Trifluoromethanesulphonic acid; tfmsa; Trifluoromethane sulfonic acid; TfOH; HOTf; DTXSID2044397; JE2SY203E8 |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid?
Triflic acid is a one-carbon compound that is methanesulfonic acid in which the hydrogens attached to the methyl carbon have been replaced by fluorines. It is a perfluoroalkanesulfonic acid and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate acid of a triflate.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: trifluoromethanesulfonic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: 1493-13-6; Triflic acid; Perfluoromethanesulfonic acid; Trifluoromethanesulphonic acid; tfmsa; Trifluoromethane sulfonic acid; TfOH; HOTf; DTXSID2044397; JE2SY203E8
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 150.08 |
| Appearance | Colorless hygroscopic liquid; [Merck Index] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Triflic acid is a one-carbon compound that is methanesulfonic acid in which the hydrogens attached to the methyl carbon have been replaced by fluorines. It is a perfluoroalkanesulfonic acid and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate acid of a triflate.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid is: CHF3O3S