Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and its derivatives have a wide range of uses, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

‌Key raw materials in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries‌: Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid is used as a raw material in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries due to its strong corrosiveness and hygroscopicity, and is involved in the synthesis of various compounds such as nucleosides, antibiotics, steroids, and silicon Processes such as rubber modification‌.

‌Catalyst and reaction medium‌: As one of the strongest known organic acids, triflate is often used as a catalyst for high-energy substances and compounds to accelerate reaction rates and increase yields, especially in pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis. The field of chemistry‌.

‌Electronic Chemistry and Plastic Modification‌: Trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride is used in the field of electronic chemistry to produce electronically conductive polymers, and it is also used in the field of plastics for plastic modification‌.

Other applications‌: Triflate can also be used as a catalyst for isomerization and alkylation, as well as a good leaving group in certain organic reactions‌25.

To sum up, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and its derivatives play an important role in many fields‌.

Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid Chemical Properties
Melting point -40 °C
Boiling point 162 °C (lit.)
density 1.696 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density 5.2 (vs air)
vapor pressure 8 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.327(lit.)
RTECS PB2771000
Fp None
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility Miscible in H₂O
pka -14(at 25℃)
form Fuming Liquid
Specific Gravity 1.696
color slightly brown
PH <1 (H2O)
Water Solubility SOLUBLE
Sensitive Hygroscopic
Merck 14,9676
BRN 1812100
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with acids, alkalis, metals.

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