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Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (TMSOTf) is a widely used reagent in organic synthesis. It combines the reactivity of the trimethylsilyl group with the electrophilic nature of the triflate anion, making it a powerful catalyst and activating agent in a variety of chemical reactions.
Chemical Structure and Properties
Chemical Name: Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
Abbreviation: TMSOTf
Molecular Formula: C₄H₉F₃O₃SSi
Molecular Weight: 218.27 g/mol
CAS Number: 27607-77-8
Physical Properties: [TABLE]
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[TD]Appearance[/TD]
[TD]Colorless to pale yellow liquid[/TD]
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[TD]Boiling Point[/TD]
[TD]109–111
Chemical Structure and Properties
Chemical Name: Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
Abbreviation: TMSOTf
Molecular Formula: C₄H₉F₃O₃SSi
Molecular Weight: 218.27 g/mol
CAS Number: 27607-77-8
Physical Properties: [TABLE]
[TR]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Appearance[/TD]
[TD]Colorless to pale yellow liquid[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Boiling Point[/TD]
[TD]109–111