Methyl triflate
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Methyl triflate | |
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IUPAC name | Methyl trifluorosulfonate |
Other names | Trifluorosulfonic acid, methyl ester Triflic acid, methyl ester |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [333-27-7] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | CF3SO3CH3 |
Molar mass | 164.10 g/mol |
Appearance | Colourless Liquid |
Density | Liquid |
Melting point |
°C (? K) |
Boiling point |
100°C |
Solubility in water | Hydrolyzes |
Viscosity | ? cP at ?°C |
Hazards | |
Main hazards | Corrosive |
R-phrases | Template:R10-34 |
S-phrases | Template:S26-36 S37 Template:S39-45 |
Flash point | 38°C |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate, is commonly called methyl triflate, and has the chemical formula CF3SO2-OCH3, and is used as a very powerful (and very dangerous) methylating reagent in chemistry.
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