Triflic anhydride may be used to introduce a protective trifluoromethane sulfonyl group. It is a strong activator of hydroxyl groups, for example in glycosidation reactions. It is an efficient promoter for inversion configuration and for nucleophilic substitutions. It may also be used as an activator of phenols or enols for the synthesis of aryl and vinyl triflates.
| Synonyms |
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Trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride; TAA |
Markets
| Segments | Applications |
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| Display & Lighting Technologies | New Display Technologies |
| Segments | Applications |
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| Crop Protection | Building Block For Active Ingredients |
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorinated chemicals & fluids | Fluorinated specialties | Triflic acid anhydride |
Format
| Packaging |
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Bottle Drum Bulk |
Region of availability
- Not available in Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America