Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (TMSOTf) is an organosilicon compound with the formula (CH3)3SiO3SCF3. It is a colorless moisture-sensitive liquid. It is the trifluoromethanesulfonate derivative of trimethylsilyl.[1] It is mainly used to activate ketones and aldehydes in organic synthesis.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate | |
Other names
TMSOTf Trimethylsilyl triflate TMS triflate Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid trimethylsilyl ester | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.044.136 |
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C4H9F3O3SSi | |
Molar mass | 222.25 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 1.225 g/mL |
Boiling point | 140 °C (284 °F; 413 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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