Copper(II) triflate

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Copper(II) triflate
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IUPAC name Copper (II) trifluoromethanesulfonate
Other names Copper (II) triflate
Identifiers
CAS number [34946-82-2]
SMILES [Cu+2].FC(F)(F)S([O-])(=O)=O.FC(F)(F)S([O-])(=O)=O
Properties
Molecular formula Cu(CF3SO3)2
Molar mass 361.67 g/mol
Appearance white to pale blue powder; hygroscopic
Solubility in water very soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Copper (II) triflate, Cu(OSO2CF3)2, is the copper (II) salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid), a superacid. This substance is a powerful Lewis acid, used as catalyst in several organic reactions.

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