Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Triphenylsulfonium triflate (CAS: 66003-78-9)?
Answer
Triphenylsulfonium triflate is widely used as a Lewis acid in organic chemistry for reactions such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, and as a catalyst in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and pharmaceuticals. It also serves as a reagent in various organometallic transformations.
About
CAS No
66003-78-9
English Name
Triphenylsulfonium triflate
Molecular Formula
C19H15F3O3S2
Molecular Weight
412.45 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)[S+](C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
FAYMLNNRGCYLSR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-15 20:00
