Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (TMSOTf) - ≥99% , CAS No.27607-77-8

CAS: 27607-77-8 Cat. No.: T398981 Molecular Weight: 222.26 Beilstein Registry Number: 1868911 EC Number: 248-565-4 PubChem CID: 65367
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Synonyms
TMSOTf | Methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, trimethylsilyl ester | AKOS005063796 | J-525112 | MFCD00000406 | trimethylsilyl trifluoromethansulfonate | trimethylsilyl-trifluoromethansulfonate | Trimethylsilyl triflate | trimethylsilyltrifluoromethanesulfona
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged,Desiccated
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Why this grade

≥99% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 4 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is a strong Lewis acid catalyst and efficient silylating agent.
Usually used in a Dieckmann-like cyclization of ester-imides and diesters,and also used to prepare difluoroboron triflate etherate a powerful Lewis acid especially in acetonitrile solvent.

Specifications

Synonyms
TMSOTf | Methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, trimethylsilyl ester | AKOS005063796 | J-525112 | MFCD00000406 | trimethylsilyl trifluoromethansulfonate | trimethylsilyl-trifluoromethansulfonate | Trimethylsilyl triflate | trimethylsilyltrifluoromethanesulfona
Specifications & Purity
≥99%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Argon charged, Desiccated
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesC[Si](C)(C)OS(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F
IUPAC Nametrimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
InChIKeyFTVLMFQEYACZNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H9F3O3SSi/c1-12(2,3)10-11(8,9)4(5,6)7/h1-3H3
Isomeric SMILES C[Si](C)(C)OS(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F
WGK Germany 3
PubChem CID 65367
UN Number 2920
Packing Group II
Molecular Weight 222.26
Beilstein 1868911
Reaxy-Rn 1868911

Documentation

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassOrganic sulfonic acids and derivatives
SubclassOrganosulfonic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Alkanesulfonic acids and derivatives - Alkanesulfonic acids
Direct ParentTrifluoromethanesulfonates
Alternative Parents Trialkylheterosilanes  Sulfonyls  Methanesulfonates  Trihalomethanes  Organic metalloid salts  Organofluorides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Alkyl fluorides  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Trifluoromethanesulfonate - Methanesulfonate - Trialkylheterosilane - Sulfonyl - Trihalomethane - Organoheterosilane - Organic metalloid salt - Alkyl fluoride - Hydrocarbon derivative - Halomethane - Organic salt - Organosilicon compound - Organic oxide - Organosulfur compound - Organofluoride - Organohalogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Alkyl halide - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as trifluoromethanesulfonates. These are alkanesulfonic acids, that contain a sulfonate group that is substituted with a trifluoromethyl group.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityMiscible with aliphatic, aromatic hydrocarbons, haloalkanes and ethers. Immiscible with water.
SensitivityMoisture & Air sensitive.
Refractive Index1.36-1.362
Flash Point(°F)77 °F
Flash Point(°C)25℃
Boil Point(°C)140°C
Molecular Weight222.260 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass221.999 Da
Monoisotopic Mass221.999 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area51.800 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity244.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
Citations of This Product
References
1. Xiaoyan Zhang, Yufei Ren, Juyan Zhang, Xiangkun Wu, Chunhai Yi, Lan Zhang, Suitao Qi.  (2022)  Synergistic Effect of TMSPi and FEC in Regulating the Electrode/Electrolyte Interfaces in Nickel-Rich Lithium Metal Batteries.  ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,      [PMID:35195414] [10.1021/acsami.1c24971]
2. Jing-Fang Shi, Ping Wu, Xiao-Li Cheng, Xiao-Yi Wei, Zi-Hua Jiang.  (2020)  Synthesis and Cytotoxic Property of Annonaceous Acetogenin Glycoconjugates.  Drug Design Development and Therapy,      [PMID:33235438] [10.2147/DDDT.S259547]
3. XiaoNing Gao, YanXiao Zhang, Wei Fu, Hong Zhou, Lu Feng.  (2024)  Strong Lewis acid MOF material for efficient and clean diosgenin extraction from total saponins in D. zingiberensis C. H. Wright.  Molecular Catalysis,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.mcat.2024.113860]
4. Yang Xiao, Wei Li, Changzhen Qu, Kaixuan Li, Yangtian Yan, Dengyun Zhai, Feiyu Kang.  (2026)  A Sacrificial Additive Strategy: Integrates Scavenging and Byproduct Utilization for High-Voltage Lithium Batteries.  Small,      [PMID:] [10.1002/smll.73506]
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