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Zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate, 98%
Description
Zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate acts as a catalyst for the preparation of dithioketals. It is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in silylation reactions. It is also used as a catalyst for greener amine synthesis by reductive amination with hydrogen gas.
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Zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate acts as a catalyst for the preparation of dithioketals. It is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in silylation reactions. It is also used as a catalyst for greener amine synthesis by reductive amination with hydrogen gas.
Solubility
Soluble in water and acetonitrile. Slightly soluble in methanol. Insoluble in dichloromethane.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| Linear Formula | (CF3SO3)2Zn |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| Beilstein | 4028195 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and acetonitrile. Slightly soluble in methanol. Insoluble in dichloromethane. |
| IUPAC Name | zinc;trifluoromethanesulfonate |
| Formula Weight | 363.51 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate
RUO – Research Use Only
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