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Atomfair Catechol Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate) C8H4F6O6S2
Description Catechol Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate) (CAS No. 17763-91-6) is a high-purity, specialty chemical reagent with the molecular formula C8H4F6O6S2. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name [2-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)phenyl] trifluoromethanesulfonate , is a versatile triflate ester derivative of catechol. It is characterized by its two highly reactive trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) groups, making it an excellent electrophile and leaving group in organic synthesis. The product is supplied as a crystalline solid or solution, with strict quality control to ensure consistency in reactivity. Its triflate groups are widely recognized for their ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as activators in polymerization processes. Ideal…
Description
Description
Catechol Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate) (CAS No. 17763-91-6) is a high-purity, specialty chemical reagent with the molecular formula C8H4F6O6S2. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name [2-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)phenyl] trifluoromethanesulfonate, is a versatile triflate ester derivative of catechol. It is characterized by its two highly reactive trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) groups, making it an excellent electrophile and leaving group in organic synthesis.
The product is supplied as a crystalline solid or solution, with strict quality control to ensure consistency in reactivity. Its triflate groups are widely recognized for their ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as activators in polymerization processes. Ideal for use in pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science, this reagent is handled under inert conditions to maintain stability.
Key synonyms include: Catechol bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate), Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, 1,1′-(1,2-phenylene) ester, and 634-021-7 (EC number).
- CAS No: 17763-91-6
- Molecular Formula: C8H4F6O6S2
- Molecular Weight: 374.2
- Exact Mass: 373.93534916
- Monoisotopic Mass: 373.93534916
- IUPAC Name: [2-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)phenyl] trifluoromethanesulfonate
- SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)OS(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F)OS(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F
- Synonyms: Catechol bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate), 17763-91-6, 634-021-7, Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, 1,1′-(1,2-phenylene) ester, [2-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)phenyl] trifluoromethanesulfonate
Application
Catechol Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate) is widely used as a key intermediate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Heck reactions, due to its excellent leaving group properties. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and liquid crystals. Researchers also employ it in polymer chemistry to introduce catechol-derived functional groups into advanced materials.
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