Trifluoromethyl triflate: synthesis and reactions.

SL Taylor, JC Martin

Index: Taylor, S. L.; Martin, J. C. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1987 , vol. 52, # 19 p. 4147 - 4156

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Abstract

A new and convenient synthesis of trifluoromethyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (trifluoromethyl triflate, TFMT) has been devised. The addition of triflic anhydride to a catalytic amount of antimony pentafluoride at 25" C produces TFMT in 94% yield, utilizing a new and stronger Lewis acid catalyst produced in the reaction, F4SbOS02CF3. This reaction makes pure TFMT conveniently and economically available in large quantities. A mechanism is ...