In organic chemistry, triflate, also known by the systematic name trifluoromethanesulfonate, is a functional group with the formula CF₃SO₃−. The triflate group is often represented by −OTf, as opposed to −Tf (triflyl). For example, n-butyl triflate can be written as CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OTf.
Items |
Specification |
Test results |
Appearance |
White or Off-white solid |
Conforms |
Purity |
98% min |
99.2% |
Conclusion: Qualified. |
Application
Ytterbium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate hydrate is used to promote glycosidation of glycosyl fluorides and as a catalyst in the preparation of pyridine and quinoline derivatives.