Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Other Name / Synonyms:
Silver triflate; AgOTf
CAS Number:
2923-28-6
Molecular Formula:
CF₃SO₃Ag
Molecular Weight:
256.94 g/mol
Physical Form:
White to off-white crystalline powder; light-sensitive; slightly hygroscopic; soluble in polar organic solvents.
Applications:
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Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis
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Promoter for halide abstraction and carbocation generation
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Used in fluorination and triflate exchange reactions
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Applied in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis
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Utilized in coordination chemistry and research applications