Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is a strong methylating reagent, commonly used for the pre-methylation of polysaccharides under mild basic conditions.
Synonyms: Methyl triflate
Molecular Formula: C2H3F3O3S
Molecular Weight: 164.1
Linear Structural Formula: CF3SO2OCH3
MDL Number: MFCD00000409
Purity: >=98%
Density: 1.45 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.326 (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate can be used as a methylation reagent:
•In the determination of polysulfides, zerovalent sulfur in sulfide-rich water wells, and polysulfide species in electrolyte of a lithium-sulfur battery using chromatography-based techniques.
•In reactions with potassium enolates.
•For the conversion of amines to methyl ammonium triflates.
RIDADR: UN 2920 3(8) / PGII
WGK Germany: 3
Flash Point(F): 100.4 F
Flash Point(C): 38 C
R Codes: 12693
S Codes: 26-36/37/39-45
IOD Codes: C
Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H226-H314
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310